vagir

Vagir is the name used in Indian sources to refer to a submarine in the Indian Navy, most commonly INS Vagir, a diesel-electric submarine of the Kalvari-class (Scorpene-class). The Kalvari-class comprises conventional submarines built to the French Scorpene design for the Indian Navy under Project 75. INS Vagir was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and forms part of India’s program to modernize its underwater fleet. In keeping with Indian Navy tradition, the vessel is named after a marine creature, continuing a pattern of naming submarines for sea life.

As designed, Vagir is equipped for stealthy, multi-role operations, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance. It uses a standard torpedo armament and carries a sonar and combat-system suite compatible with Scorpene-class submarines. The class emphasizes quiet operation, long endurance, and the ability to operate in both littoral and open-ocean environments.

INS Vagir has participated in naval exercises and training activities as part of its service with the Indian Navy. Information about individual deployments is periodically released by the navy and defense press, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand and modernize India's submarine force. See also Kalvari-class submarine, Project 75, Indian Navy submarine fleet.