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
- Seven Kilo-class
- Six French Scorpene submarines
- Four German HDW submarines
- 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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