Naval Warfare
India launches fourth Scorpene-class submarine
The Indian Navy’s fourth Project 75 Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vela, has been launched, Naval Group announced on 7 May.
INS Vela is the fourth of six Scorpene-class stealth submarines being built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) as part of Project 75 under a technology transfer partnership with Naval Group ...
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