India Approves ₹70,000-Crore Submarine Deal to Enhance Naval Capabilities
Centre okays ₹70,000-crore deal for six submarines
Hindustan Times
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The Indian government has sanctioned a ₹70,000-crore deal for the construction of six next-generation submarines to enhance the navy's capabilities. The deal will be finalized by the Cabinet Committee on Security and aims for significant indigenization in defense manufacturing.
- 01The deal for six submarines is part of Project-75I, with the first delivery expected seven years post-contract.
- 02Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will collaborate on the project, with a focus on technology transfer to India.
- 03The submarines will feature air independent propulsion systems, enhancing their underwater endurance.
- 04The project aims for a minimum of 45% indigenization in the first submarine, increasing to 60% in the sixth.
- 05India and Germany are strengthening defense ties, having recently signed a cooperation roadmap for joint military projects.
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The Union finance ministry of India has approved a substantial ₹70,000-crore deal for the construction of six advanced conventional submarines, aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities. This decision is pending final clearance from the Prime Minister-headed Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). The contract will be executed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in collaboration with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) from Germany. The first submarine is expected to be delivered seven years after the contract signing, with subsequent deliveries scheduled annually. These submarines will incorporate air independent propulsion (AIP) systems, significantly improving their operational endurance and stealth. The project emphasizes India’s goal of self-reliance in defense manufacturing, with a target of 45% indigenization for the first submarine, increasing to 60% for the sixth. This initiative comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen defense cooperation between India and Germany, fostering joint development and co-production of military systems.
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The submarine deal is expected to boost India's defense manufacturing sector, creating jobs and enhancing local industry capabilities.
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