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Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) *Range: This

In Malayalam language Kalvari means a Tiger Shark A sheer

*Type: Curious and aggressive in contact with humans

3 Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) *Range: This macropredator shark is common worldwide in tropical and warmtemperate coastal waters. *Most Dangerous: In terms of number of attacks and fatalities. *Physic: 16 feet, and weigh more than 1,400 pounds. In Malayalam language Kalvari means a Tiger Shark A sheer symbol of agility, strength and predatory prowess. *Type: Curious and aggressive in contact with humans *Specification: An indiscriminate omnivore that is known to eat most marine animals, terrestrial animals, and even manmade garbage floating at sea. *IUCN: "Near Threatened"

4 Introducing: INS Kalvari *It is most potent platform to have been constructed in India. *It is regarded as a very prestigious acquisition *14 Dec 2006: The construction of the Submarine, designated as MDL Yard commenced with the first cutting of steel at MDL. *She is the first Indian Naval vessel to be built using Boot Together modular approach of construction. Boot Together : five separate sections were welded into one 30 Jul 2014: Boot Together of INS Kalvari was done. Scorpene is a conventional powered submarine weighing 1,500 tonnes and can go up to depths of 300m.

5 *The submarine was launched and christened as Kalvari on 27 Oct 2015 by Mrs. Ritu Shrawat, wife of then CMD, MDL, R Adm RK Shrawat (Retd.) by striking a coconut on the hull with a Sanskrit invocation from the Atharva Veda to the Goddess Aditi, mother of the Sun God Surya (Aditya). *Kalvari first put to sea on 01 May She has since undergone a comprehensive trial schedule to validate her capability to Float, to Move, and to Fight Towards the last, she has undertaken successful torpedo launch as well as the Navy s maiden SM 39 Exocet combat missile firing on 02 Mar *The formal delivery of the boat to the Indian Navy is the last milestone before Commissioning. On completion of trials, the boat was delivered to the Indian Navy by MDL on 21 Sep

6 *Kalvari is a potent Man o War *She is capable of undertaking offensive operations spanning across the entire spectrum of Maritime Warfare. *Specification: Length 67.5m & Height 12.3m. *360 battery cells (each weighing 750 kg) power the extremely silent Permanently Magnetised Propulsion Motor. *Two 1250 kw MAN Diesel Engines for rapidly charging batteries. Anti-surface warfare Anti-submarine warfare Intelligence gathering Mine laying Area surveillance *Hull form, the fin and the hydroplanes are specifically designed to produce minimum underwater resistance

Low Frequency Analysis and Ranging (LOFAR): Sonar suite capable enabling long rage detection and classification.

7 For defense tech savvy enthusiasts only * The Boat s undersea warfare capability comprises a cluster of advanced weapons and sensors integrated into the Submarine Tactical Integrated Combat System (SUBTICS). Low Frequency Analysis and Ranging (LOFAR): Sonar suite capable enabling long rage detection and classification. Post classification: SM 39 EXOCET missiles (Flying Fish in French) Surface and Underwater Target (SUT) torpedoes Self Defense: Mobile C303/S anti-torpedo decoys Makes her one of the best in the world

8 History of Indian Navy Submarine Arm *Commenced soon after India attained her independence. *Modest beginning: A team of officers were trained at HMS Dolphin, UK in *08 Dec 1967: Tricolour was hoisted on the 1st INS Kalvari *Bit later on we got Foxtrots Two of these boats participated in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. *877 EKM (Sindhughosh class) and Type 209 (Shishumar class): induction brought advancements in technology and fire power. *07 Feb 1992: First Indian built (by MDL) submarine INS Shalki on heralded the country s indigenous submarine construction capability. *Nuclear powered: Chakra I in 1988 & Chakra II in Leapfrogged the IN into a select group of nuclear submarine operating navies.

*Excellent illustration of the fast growing strategic partnership between India and France.

9 Importance of INS Kalvari for India and Indian Ocean *Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the naval submarine INS Kalvari to the nation, at a function in Mumbai. *INS Kalvari as a prime example of "Make in India. *Excellent illustration of the fast growing strategic partnership between India and France. *Indian Ocean has a special place in the policies of the Government. *Indian ocean's innate potential adds economic muscle to our national development.

10 SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region.

11 *21st century is described as Asia's century. *Road to development in the 21st century goes through the Indian Ocean. *Indian Ocean: global, strategic and economic interests Quad and Indo-Pacific: In news *Modern and multi-dimensional Indian Navy plays a leading role in promoting peace and stability in the region. * First responder *Skill-set accumulated during the manufacture of INS Kalvari is an asset for India.

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