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INS Sindhuratna

INS Sindhuratna

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May 23, 2023

Context: 

The Navy’s Kilo­class submarine INS Sindhuratna which underwent a major upgrade in Russia reached Mumbai after sailing for 97 days.

INS Sindhuratna:

  • INS Sindhuratna is a Russian Type 877EKM diesel-electric submarine also popularly called a NATO-defined Kilo-class sub.
  • INS Sindhuratna is a Sindhughosh class submarine.
  • The submarine underwent a Medium Refit Life Certification (MRLC) process in Russia which extended its life.

India’s submarine strength:

  • India has 17 conventional diesel-electric submarines, classified as SSKs, but many of its SSK submarines require mid-life upgradation. 
  • The fleet includes 
    1. Seven Kilo-class
    2. Six French Scorpene submarines
    3. Four German HDW submarines
    4. The indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant

Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP):

  • According to the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP), the Indian Navy is planning to have 200 ships by 2037. 
  • The MCPP also laid down a 30-year (2000-2030) roadmap to build 24 submarines — 18 conventional submarines and six nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) by 2030.
  • The Indian Navy’s present naval strength comprises about 130 ships and submarines.

News Source: The Hindu

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