Parrikar undocks first indigenously-built Scorpene submarine at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai
The first of six French-designed Scorpene submarines which are being manufactured in Mumbai, was launched into the water today, initiating the process for extensive trial
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The first of six French-designed Scorpene submarines which are being manufactured in Mumbai, was launched into the water today, initiating the process for extensive trials. Images from @SpokespersonMoD, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Maharashtra CM Fadnavis at the undocking event of first Scorpene. Images from @SpokespersonMoD, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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A major milestone: Kalvari, first of Indian’s Scorpene class submarines, ‘undocked’ at Mazagon Dock Ltd.After undergoing trial test run at sea to check technical glitches, if any, the sub will be commissioned on September 2016.
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Undocking of Kalvari, witnessed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Maharashtra CM D Fadnavis. Between now and September 2016, the submarine will undergo a year and a half of rigorous trials and tests, both in harbour and at sea, while on surface and while dived. Images from @SpokespersonMoD, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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The Scorpene Submarine being made in MDL on transfer of technology from DCNS, France, is designed to operate in all theatres including the Tropics. It can undertake various types of missions that are undertaken by any modern submarine including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, mine laying, intelligence gathering, surveillance, etc.. Images from @SpokespersonMoD, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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