SOURCE: AFI
The Russian Navy has docked in the southern Indian port of Kochi. The vessels include the submarine Ufa and the rescue boat Alatau. The visit will include talks with India’s Southern Naval Command, sports competitions and supply replenishment.
The Ufa is a submarine of the Project 636.3 class, also known as the improved Kilo-class. It is the fourth submarine of the series for the Pacific Fleet, launched in November 2019 with the participation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Nikolai Evmenov. The Ufa joined the Russian Navy in 2022.
The submarines of the Project 636.3 class are said to have higher combat power than previous projects. They have a combination of acoustic stealth and target acquisition range, the latest inertial navigation system, an advanced automatic information and control system, and a powerful high-speed torpedo missile armament. These features make them a global priority in the field of non-nuclear submarine construction.
The visit of the Russian Navy to Kochi is a sign of the growing cooperation between India and Russia in the maritime domain. It is also an opportunity for the two countries to exchange expertise and knowledge in the field of submarine operations.