Upgraded INS Sindhurakshak successfully carried out test launches of Club-S

[IND151]

It's actually not news, as we have this capability already in IN. The report just shows that it was added to another modernised Kilo class and so far these subs will be the biggest threat for PN. Be it their vessels, port or even naval air bases alongside the costline, these would be the weapons used at first if IN would attack and not a carrier or the surface fleet with Brahmos.
The subs will be way harder to detect and can get closer to the costlines, would take out several important targets in the first strikes and leaves the surface fleet with Sea Control roles, to block re-supply.
With P75I and a possible win of Scorpene again, things could get even more interesting, if sub launched Scalp cruise missiles would be part of the package too, since land attack is a prime requirement of the competition.

right.

according to PK Sengupta our current kolo sub fleet has been modernized to fire Klub missiles

 

[sancho]

right.

according to PK Sengupta our current kolo sub fleet has been modernized to fire Klub missiles

Not the whole fleet has been modernised yet, but they are in the process and this report just talks about the latest sub that was modernised.

 

[Skull and Bones]

Not the whole fleet has been modernised yet, but they are in the process and this report just talks about the latest sub that was modernised.

How long do you think our upgraded Kilos will remain in service? And what about our U-209s, will they be upgraded to, probably with AIP?

 

[arp2041]

How long do you think our upgraded Kilos will remain in service? And what about our U-209s, will they be upgraded to, probably with AIP?

I think these upgrades have added around 10 years of life to the 20 years life of kilos which were brought in b/w 1986-2000, so first one will retire around 2016 with last ones around 2030.

chk this link:

India Negotiates with HDW Group of Germany for T-1500 Submarine Upgrade

 

[Kambojaric]

Just out of curiousity, what does "Sindhuraksak" mean?

 

[MilSpec]

Just out of curiousity, what does "Sindhuraksak" mean?

Protector of the ocean.

 

[Skull and Bones]

Just out of curiousity, what does "Sindhuraksak" mean?

Protector of the Sea.

 

[sancho]

How long do you think our upgraded Kilos will remain in service? And what about our U-209s, will they be upgraded to, probably with AIP?

The first 6 x Scorpenes were procured to replace 2 x Foxtrot and all 4 x U209 subs, the P75I will at least replace 6 x of the Kilo class and depending on if we go for more of them, or build an own SSK, the rest will replaced in the following years.

 

[IND151]

^^ thanks for info