Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir will arrive in Australia tomorrow. The Defence Ministry said that the submarine will participate in various naval exercises with Royal Australian Navy units on the West Coast of Australia. The Ministry said, INS Vagir is on an extended-range deployment. During the ongoing deployment, basic, intermediate and advanced-level Anti-Submarine exercises are scheduled. In addition, the Royal Australian Navy submarine and Indian Naval P8i aircraft are scheduled to exercise with INS Vagir. The Ministry said that this deployment will further augment the cooperation and synergy between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy. 

The ongoing deployment is a testament to the reach and sustenance of Indian Navy submarines. The extended-range deployment is the maiden deployment by an Indian Navy submarine to Australia. It showcases the capability and professional acumen of the Indian Navy to undertake sustained operations at extended ranges from the base port for prolonged durations.