Germany ready to sign submarine deal with India tomorrow, German envoy says
Germany has cleared the government-to-government agreement for India’s ₹70,000-crore Project 75I submarine deal, but awaits final approval from New Delhi, envoy Jasper Wieck said.
German envoy Jasper Wieck announced on Wednesday that Germany is ready to sign a submarine deal with India worth nearly $7.5 billion, pending final approval from the Indian Cabinet Committee on Security. The agreement is described as "very forward-leaning" and will pave the way for enhanced cooperation on other defense systems. The deal involves German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and India's state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders building six submarines in India.
This marks the first major defense deal between the two countries in decades. The Project 75I, a ₹70,000-crore ($7.5 billion) initiative, aims to boost India's naval capabilities by deploying next-generation conventional submarines, with the first delivery expected seven years post-signing. Wieck emphasized that the defense and security partnership is one of Germany's top three priorities, alongside the India-EU free trade agreement and labor mobility.
The growing geopolitical challenges faced by both nations, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's assertive actions, have underscored the importance of this strategic partnership. Wieck highlighted the potential for cooperation in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, and missile and sensor technologies, noting the strong foundation of trust and predictability in the Indo-German relationship.
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