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INS Shankush heads out to open sea for another patrol. Image © Indian NavyThere are three class of submarines currently in service. Of these the Kalvari Class (NATO : Foxtrot) are on the verge of being retired.

Sindhugosh (Kilo) Class10 in service [1 undergoing mid-life refit]
Shishumar (HDW 209) Class4 in service
Kalvari (Foxtrot) Class2 in service [1 undergoing refit ]

Details on the Kalvari Class can be accessed in the Retired Submarines section.

Shishumar Class

Wednesday, 29 October 2008 14:19 HDW 209 Submarine
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INS Shankush heads out to open sea for another patrol. Image © Indian NavyCompare this image of a Shishumar Class submarine to the one below. They are indeed the same image, with the only difference being that the image below is a photo edited copy. Image © Indian Navy via Kapil ChandniDoes the image really show two different Shishumar Class submarines? Upon further investigation it was revealed that the two submarines are indeed one and the same and this image is just a photography trick. Image © Indian NavyHunters of the Deep: INS Shankush sails effortlessly through the waters. Mumbai's skyline can be seen in the background. Image © MoD Annual Report, 1987-88 via Titash SridharanINS Shalki - the first indigenously-built submarine at IFR, 2001. Image © Mrityunjoy Mazumdar
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 April 2009 16:41 Read more...
 

Sindhughosh Class

Wednesday, 29 October 2008 14:23 Type 877EKM (NATO : Kilo) Class
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INS Sindhukirti at IFR 2001. The anechoic tiles are clearly visible as is the sonar dome and torpedo tubes in the bow. The forward dive planes are retracted. Image © Mrityunjoy MazumdarA beautiful shot of INS Sindhugosh. Image © Indian NavyINS Sindhuvaj and INS Sindhugosh lie docked next to each other at Vizag naval base. Image © Indian NavyINS Sindhurakshak, during her sea trials, prior to her commissioning in December 1997. Image © Michael NitzINS Sindhuvir after her two year mid-life refit in April 1999. A modern weapon suite was installed as part of the mid-lift refit. Image © Diego Quivedo

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 02:22 Read more...
 

INS Arihant

Wednesday, 29 October 2008 14:39 Advanced Technology Vehicle
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Project Update: INS Arihant (S-73) was formally launched on 26th July 2009 by Smt Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh. This will be followed by sea trials in 2009-10 and possible commissioning in 2011-12. Photography was prohibited from the event and thus no photos of the Arihant are available

Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 18:01 Read more...
 



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