The government has taken a big step towards opening up a second production line for advanced diesel-electric submarines for the Indian Navy. As part of the Project 75-I project, leading international submarine manufacturers who are interested in the Rs. 45,000 crore project will need to work with an Indian Strategic Partner which will construct the submarines in India.
The Defence Ministry says the project ”will provide a major boost to the indigenous design and construction capability of submarines in India, in addition to bringing in the latest submarine design and technologies as part of the project.” If the project is successful, India could end up becoming a global hub for submarine design and production. The Indian Navy also retains the option of ordering a further six submarines from the consortium in the future.Read More…
