Indigenously-built INS Khanderi has stealth technology and heavy firepower Scorpene-class sub Khanderi launched

etc. Union minister of state for defence Subhash Bhamre presided over the function for the the launch of Khanderi.

The submarine was launched by the Union minister’s wife, Bina Bhamre, in presence of chief of the Naval Staff, admiral Sunil Lanba.

The submarine has been christened after its illustrious predecessor, an erstwhile ‘Foxtrot’ class submarine decommissioned in 1989, which is as per the traditions of Indian Navy.

“Project 75 Kalvari is a key milestone in self reliance and indigenisation for the country,” Bhamre said.

Admiral Lanba said the fact that Khanderi compares with the best in the world, speaks highly of the experience and expertise our shipbuilders have gained over the years.

“As Indian Navy celebrates Golden Jubilee of the submarine arm in 2017, the induction of Project 75 submarines would mark the beginning of a new chapter in our submarine capabilities,” he said.

The features of this Scorpene class submarine include superior stealth and the ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using precision guided weapon. The attack can be launched with torpedoes, as well as tubelaunched anti-ship missiles, whilst underwater or on surface.

Khanderi is named after the island fort of Maratha forces, which played a vital role in ensuring their supremacy at sea.