Indian Armed Forces have modernized themselves in order to advance them toward a secure and strong force. The warfare strategies and weapons have changed a lot in the last few decades. There have been a revolutionary change in weapon technology and update in the technology has been on a hike these days. The Navy has also gone through certain changes where only surface warfare is not the only warfare technique. Underwater warfare is also a part of it, where submarines play a pivotal role. Talking about India, India has a certain number of submarines and some of the advanced submarines, which are under construction. To update the candidates about the submarines of India, we have a gist of them given below.
- Arihant Class – INS Arihant submarine belongs to Arihant class submarine. It is nuclear powered submarine manufactured by India. It was commissioned in August this year.
- Chakra Class – INS Chakra (Akula Class) is taken on lease from Russia for a period of 10 years. It is an attack submarine and was inducted into the Indian Navy in 2012.
- Shishumar Class – INS Shishumar, INS Shalki, INS Shankush and INS Shakul belongs to this class. These all belong to German origin and are powered by diesel electric engine. These all are attack submarines. These submarines can run at a speed of 22 knots with a crew of 40 members.
- Sindhu Ghosh Class – 9 submarines are included in this class and all are diesel electric submarines. INS Sindhurakshak sank due to technical problems, claiming lives of some soldiers of Indian Navy. These all belong to the Soviet Union. The submarines can run at a speed of 18 knots, under 300m depth and can reside for 45 days with about 50 crew members.
- Under Development – Arihant and Kalvari class submarines are under construction. Aridhaman of Arihant class and Kalvari and Kandheri of Kalvari class comes under it. Some other submarines in Kalvari class are under construction. Kalvari class submarines are manufactured by India with the help of France. INS Kalvari is the first scorpene that was launched in 2015 and now undergoing trails.
- Decommissioned – Apart from these, some of the submarines were decommissioned. The decommissioned submarines belonged to Vela, Kalvari and Charlie class (INS Chakra). These all belonged to the Soviet origin. Out of them, Charlie class was taken on lease which was returned back to the Soviet Union in 1991.
What is the purpose of Submarines?
The submarines have a secondary role of performing underwater deterrence. It also performs surveillance and intelligence operation. Laying mines and handling commando operations have also been conducted by submarines.
Weapons carried by Submarines
Submarines can carry the following weapons and missiles
- Cruise missile
- Ballistic missiles
- Mines
- Anti-ship missiles
- Torpedoes
Conclusion – The submarines are the crucial part of the Indian Navy that protects the Indian waters. The enhancement and induction of the submarines are going on. The usage of advanced technology like stealth, is targeted by India, which will further bolster the warfare strength of India. India has taken itself to a great height in defence field and the same pace will take to the next level of power.
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