On Thursday, the Indian Navy for the first time ever successfully test-fired the anti ship missile from the Kalvari class submarine. This launch has been described as an important milestone in increasing the ‘sub-surface’ warfare spread.
Under Project 75, India is building six Scorpene class submarines. The anti ship weapon was fired from the first submarine, which is one of its kind, and hit the surface target successfully after being fired from under the Arabian Sea. According to the Defence Ministry, all the six submarines being built with a diesel-electric attack will be equipped with anti ship missiles. This weapon has a proven record in warfare according to reports.
The Ministry also said these vessels will help in neutralising the surface threats of far off ranges. They added, “The missile successfully hit a surface target at an extended range during the trial firing. This missile launch is a significant milestone, not only for the Kalvari, which is the first in a series of Scorpene class submarines being built in India, but also in enhancing the Indian Navy’s sub-surface warfare capability.”
The vessels are being built by the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai and have been designed by the French Naval Defence and Energy Company DCNS.
