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A sudden, unexpected trip to Spain—every wanderlust’s dream. But for Neelanjana, it was more than that. She was part of a media team visiting the Navantia Shipyard in Cartagena, home to cutting-edge submarine technology.
Navantia’s AIP has undergone testing for over 50,000 hrs and accepted by the Spanish Navy for installation on-board their S80 class of submarines. This accomplishment is a fundamental milestone in the S-80 Programme, unprecedented in the history of shipbuilding in Spain.
Navantia’s S80 class has been offered as a base design for India’s ambitious P75(I) conventional submarine program, with Indian major Larsen & Toubro teaming up to compete in a tender to build six submarines The S80’s design advantage?
By the time India’s first submarine rolls out, Spain will have already tested four, providing proven capabilities for India’s naval modernisation. As India seeks to become a net security provider in the Indian Ocean, decisions like building state-of-the-art submarines under the P75(I) programmes will shape the future of its naval capabilities.
With competition fierce and technology advancing rapidly, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Back in Madrid, there was just enough time to soak in the sights before heading home. But the trip wasn’t just about Spain’s history—it was about the future.
Associate Editor
