Tech-transfer submarine
Khanderi, the second of Indian Navy’s Scorpene’ class stealth submarine, is undergoing sea trials. The first of the Kalvari class submarine, it is likely to be commissioned into Navy by the middle of this year.
It is part of the six Scorpene submarines is presently being progressed at #Mazagon Dock Shipyard Limited (MDL), under Project 75 with Transfer of Technology from #DCNS of France as the Collaborator.
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, said submarine Khanderi compares with the best in the world, speaks highly of the experience and expertise Indian shipbuilders have gained over the years.
As Indian Navy celebrates Golden Jubilee of the submarine arm in 2017, the induction of Project 75 submarines would mark the beginning of a new chapter in our submarine capabilities. fii-news.com
