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INS Sindhudhvaj decommissioned after 35 years of glorious service to nation

Published on 19 Jul 2022

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  • INS Sindhudhvaj has been decommissioned after 35 years of glorious service to the nation.
  • Sindhudhvaj was the flag bearer of indigenisation and Indian Navy’s efforts towards achieving Atmanirbharta in the Russian built Sindhughosh class submarines throughout her journey in the navy.
  • With the retirement of INS Sindhudhvaj, the 10 Kilo-class submarines that India bought from Russia between 1986 and 2000 are now down to seven conventional boats (as the Navy calls submarines).
  • INS Sindhurakshak sank in Mumbai after a cataclysmic explosion in August 2013 that killed all 18 sailors on board.

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