Presidential Sortie in INS Vaghsheer: Indigenization Milestone

Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology & Security

President's Secretariat

Why in news?

President Droupadi Murmu took a dived sortie in the Kalvari-class submarine, highlighting India's growing naval combat-readiness.

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Project 75 (India)Nuclear vs Diesel-Electric SubmarinesMaritime Security Strategy

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INS Vaghsheer: An indigenous Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarine.
Presidential Milestone: Smt Droupadi Murmu is the 2nd President to take a sortie in a submarine after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Western Seaboard: The sortie took place at Karwar Naval Harbour, Karnataka.
Combat-Ready: The Kalvari-class follows the motto 'Veerta Varchasva Vijaya'.
Supreme Commander Role: Reflects the engagement of the Supreme Commander with Armed Forces in operational settings.

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Examiner's Trap: INS Vaghsheer is part of the Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines, NOT the Arihant-class nuclear submarines.

Sortie Duration: 2+ hours.

Harbour Location: Karwar, Karnataka.

Class: Kalvari-class (Indigenous).

GS-3: Indigenization of Technology; Maritime Security.

Naval Modernization: Deployment of indigenous submarines like Vaghsheer strengthens India's 'blue water' navy ambitions.
Strategic Autonomy: Reducing dependence on foreign submarine platforms through the Kalvari-class program.
Supreme Commander Engagement: Regular operational visits boost the morale and highlight the readiness of the underwater fleet.