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modernisation of Sindhukirti was the first case of Russian submarine
deep upgrade at Indian dockyard by Russian shipbuilding company, a Zvyozdochka`s
official said. The related works were being done for approximately ten
years, the official mentioned.
As a result of the modernisation, Sindhukirti has been rearmed with
Club-S missile system, obtained the capability to destroy surface targets,
while being submerged and turned into modern multi-role submarine. The
Sindukirti`s motion control and automated information-management systems
have also been enhanced, the official said.
The Zvyozdochka shipyard, which makes a specialty out of upgrade and
utilization of nuclear-powered submarines, has upgraded five Indian
Navy`s SSKs, namely, Sinduvir, Sinduratna, Sindugosh, Sinduvidzhai and
Sindurakshak Project 877EKM (NATO reporting name: Kilo-class) submarines.
The upgrade of the sixth Indian submarine, namely, Sindukesari (Project
877EKM) by Zvyozdochka is scheduled for Summer 2016. During the modernisation
process, the submarines receive Club-S missile system (the export modification
of Russian Kalibr missile system).-
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