Rajnath Singh conducts sea sortie on INS Khanderi at Karwar Naval base

New Delhi, May 27: Rajnath Singh during his visit to Karwar Naval base conducted a sea sortie on one of the most potent platforms of Indian Navy ‘INS Khanderi’. The defence minister was given a first-hand insight into the combat capabilities and offensive strength of the state-of-the-art Kalvari class submarine.

 

 

 

 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed a wide range of operational drills with the submarine demonstrating the advanced sensor suite, combat system and weapon capability which provides it a distinct advantage in the subsurface domain. He was also provided with a glimpse of the submarine’s capability to effectively counter anti-submarine operations by an adversary. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and other senior officials of Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence accompanied the defence minister.

 

Interacting with media persons after the sea sortie, Rajnath Singh termed Indian Navy as a modern, potent and credible force, capable of being vigilant, valiant and victorious in all situations. He said, “Today, Indian Navy is counted among the frontline navies of the world. Today, the world’s largest maritime forces are ready to work and cooperate with India."

 

 

 

 

 

Rajnath Singh described ‘INS Khanderi’ as a shining example of the ‘Make in India’ capabilities of the country. He appreciated the fact that 39 of the 41 ships/submarines ordered by the Indian Navy are being built in Indian shipyards. The number of platforms and the speed at which they have been launched by the Indian Navy has strengthened the resolve of achieving ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

On the commissioning of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier ‘Vikrant’, Rajnath Singh said, it will bolster the maritime security of the country, along with INS Vikramaditya. He, however, assured that the preparations being made by the Indian Navy are not a provocation to any aggression, but a guarantee of peace and security in the Indian Ocean region.