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- INS Vela was delivered to the Indian Navy after more than two years of sea trials.
- This is the country’s fourth Scorpene-class submarine.
- INS Vela is known to have advanced stealth and combat capabilities when it comes to engaging with the enemy.
- The diesel-electric submarine was built under Project 75 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
- The fifth one, INS Vagir, was launched in November 2020 and has commenced harbour trials.
- It is expected to go for its maiden surface sortie in December 2021.
- The sixth submarine, INS Vagsheer, is in the advanced stage of outfitting.
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