Rajnath Singh embarks on sea sortie in submarine at Karwar naval base

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarked on a sea sortie in a submarine at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka on Friday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh undertook a sea sortie on Friday in the Indian Navy submarine INS Khanderi during his visit to the Karwar naval base in Karnataka. INS Khanderi is one of the most potent platforms of the Indian Navy.

Rajnath Singh was given first-hand insight into the combat capabilities and offensive strength of the state-of-the-art Kalvari class submarine. The officials demonstrated the full spectrum of the stealth submarine's capabilities in underwater operations for over four hours.

The submarine is equipped with a wide range of operational equipment like the advanced sensor suite, combat system and weapon capability which provide it with a distinct advantage in the subsurface domain. It is also capable of effectively countering anti-submarine operations by an enemy.

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The minister complimented the crew of the submarine for carrying out operations in a challenging environment and the Indian Navy for maintaining a high state of readiness and offensive capability to address any threat in the maritime domain.

INS Khanderi was commissioned by Rajnath Singh on September 28, 2019.

Speaking to the media afterwards, the defence minister said the Indian Navy is a modern, potent and credible force which is capable of being vigilant, valiant and victorious in all situations. “Today, the Indian Navy is counted among the frontline navies of the world. The world’s largest maritime forces are ready to work and cooperate with India,” he said.