How a German submarine deal could test ‘Make in India’ ambitions
India’s long-delayed plan to build six advanced conventional submarines with Germany has moved closer to final approval, a deal analysts say could test the depth of New Delhi’s “Make in India” defence ambitions while helping it respond to growing undersea pressure from Pakistan and China. The US$7.3 billion deal would involve building submarines for the Indian navy with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp…
India is inching closer to final approval of a $7.3 billion deal with Germany to build six advanced conventional submarines. The contract, known as Project 75(I), would involve manufacturing submarines at Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. The deal aims to bolster India's "Make in India" defense ambitions and counter growing threats from Pakistan and China in the Indian Ocean.
The deal has been delayed due to technical evaluations and commercial terms discussions. It is expected to introduce German Air Independent Propulsion technology, enabling submarines to stay submerged for extended periods. With two-thirds of India's conventional diesel-electric submarines nearing the end of their operational life, India is eager to modernize its underwater fleet.
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