#IndianNavy will today commission its latest Scorpene class submarine “Vela”. The submarine is the fourth of the class built by state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited #MDL in collaboration with the M/s Naval Group of France #AtmaNirbharBharat 1/n
The association of numerous Indian companies in building the platform makes it a true representation of #MakeinIndia. The construction of the submarine commenced with the first steel cutting on 14 July 2009. The submarine was ‘launched’ and named Vela on 06 May 2019 2/n Image
‘Commissioning’ is an age-old ceremonial tradition and one of the most significant milestones amongst the many others that brings a ship to life. The commissioning ceremony will mark the formal induction of the submarine into the Indian Navy as INS Vela 3/n Image
Once dived, she is truly poised for the kill with very impressive stealth & strength. Vela is fitted with advanced weapons and sensors. All of these are integrated into the Submarine Tactical Integrated Combat System known as SUBTICS. Armed with Exocet missiles and torpedoes n/n

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