TIL Desk/National/Karnataka/ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has received first-hand insights into the combat capabilities and offensive strength of ‘INS Khanderi’, the state-of-the-art Kalvari class submarine. For over four hours, the full spectrum of capabilities of underwater operations of the stealth submarine was demonstrated to the minister during his visit to Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
During the course of a sea sortie on ‘INS Khanderi’, the union Defence Minister witnessed a wide range of operational drills with the submarine demonstrating the advanced sensor suite, combat system and weapon capability which provides it a distinct advantage in the subsurface domain.
The day-at-sea also provided him a glimpse of the submarine’s capability to effectively counter anti-submarine operations by an adversary. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and the Ministry of Defence were also present.
Interacting with mediapersons after the sea sortie, Rajnath Singh termed Indian Navy as a modern, potent and credible force, capable of being vigilant, valiant and victorious in all situations. “Today, Indian Navy is counted among the frontline navies of the world. Today, the world’s largest maritime forces are ready to work and co-operate with India,” he said.
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