Mumbai : Wagir submarine launched at Mazgaon Dockyard

Mumbai : Union Minister of State for Defense Shripad Naik said, “We are proud to have developed the capability to build the most complex and high-tech submarine-like vessels in the country.”

The fifth Kalwari submarine ‘Wagir’ was launched on Thursday in the presence of Minister of State for Defense Shripad Naik through video conferencing at the Mazgaon dockyard in Mumbai. At that time, he praised the Mazagon dock. Retired Vice Admiral SR Sharma, Head of Western Naval Command Vice Admiral RB Pandit, Managing Director of Mazgaon Dockyard Retired Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad were present on the occasion.

Submarines in this category are considered dangerous for the enemy due to their ability to spot torpedoes under the sea and outside as well as accurate anti-ship missile capabilities. Marine tests of the remaining two submarines are underway. The submarine is named Wagir after a fish found in the sand at the bottom of the deep sea.