P75 SUBMARINES
India-France defence ties poised for new phase, with 114 Rafales in focus
India and France are advancing their defence relationship with proposals for new fighter aircraft and submarines. The two nations are collaborating on advanced technologies and strategic partnerships essential for regional security. As the global security landscape evolves, India aims to enhance ties with trusted allies like France. The Horizon 2047 Roadmap outlines a vision for future cooperation across various sectors.
Satellite images show China building new class of submarine, India’s submarine plans compared
Fresh satellite imagery of a Chinese submarine under construction has highlighted developments in Beijing’s nuclear-powered attack submarine designs, including a possible pumpjet propulsion system and X-shaped stern. At the same time, India is pursuing several submarine programmes to expand and modernise its underwater fleet. Recent submarine construction data also points to different fleet sizes and development timelines for China and India.
French out, German in: India plans to scrap additional Scorpene submarine order, may pick ThyssenKrupp as partner
India is reportedly planning to scrap a 36,000 crore deal for three additional French Scorpene submarines. The government is leaning towards a 70,000 crore deal with Germany's Thyssenkrupp for six advanced submarines under Project 75I, considered a generation ahead. This move aims to enhance the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities with modern technology and greater indigenisation.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders begins negotiations on Submarine Project-P75(I) with Indian Navy
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and the Indian Navy are commencing negotiations for the Submarine Project-P75(I). The Defence Ministry has already selected Mazagon Dockyards Limited to construct six submarines with German support. The bid was opened earlier this year. Larsen and Toubro will also contribute to building two nuclear attack submarines. This project will enhance India's naval capabilities.
Germany and Spain eye P75(I) submarine project
India's engagements with Germany and Spain center on niche defense collaborations, FDI, technology transfer, and manufacturing sector boosts. Both countries push for India's P75(I) submarine project. Germany ties with Mazagon Docks, Spain with L&T to impress India in enhancing its submarine fleet.
Trials for submarines to start in a few months, want to work together on ammo: Spain
Spain's submarine, in contention for a Rs 43,000 crore procurement order by the Indian Navy, has been declared technically compliant. The joint bid by L&T and Navantia (Spain) will soon move to the trials stage, with trials of the Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) set to commence in a few months. Spain is also keen on cooperating with India in producing ammunition and missiles, with several areas of cooperation identified.
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L&T, Navantia sign teaming agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine program
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said it has signed a teaming agreement with Spain-based Navantia for submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine programme. P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion (over Rs 43,500 crore) and is India‘s largest defence acquisition project.
Vagsheer, sixth submarine under Scorpene project, to be launched on Apr 20
The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) will launch 'Vagsheer', the sixth submarine under the P75 Scorpene project, on April 20, officials said on Friday. Sea trials for 'Vagir', the fifth submarine of Project 75, started in February 2022.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivers fourth Scorpene submarine to Navy
The Project - 75 includes the construction of six submarines of Scorpene design. These submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with Naval Group, France.
Germany may not bid for Navy’s P75I submarine project, leaves South Korean firm as only vendor
If the German group does not change its stand, the mega project could be heading for a single foreign vendor situation with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering as the only contender.
Rs 42,000 crore stealth submarine plan for the Indian Navy to finally kick off
India is now finally getting set to issue the formal tender for the long-pending over Rs 42,000 crore project to make six new-generation stealth submarines domestically with foreign collaboration. Sources said the tender or request for proposal will be issued by next month to defence shipyard Mazagon Docks and L&T for the submarine programme, called Project-75 India (P-75I).
Second deadly Scorpene submarine to be commissioned this month after some delay
The long-delayed 1,565-tonne submarine INS Khanderi is commissioned later this month which is the second of the six French-origin Scorpene diesel-electric submarines under construction at Mazagon Docks.
Russia keeps options open for Rs 45000 crore submarine race, to choose between L&T and HSL
The P75 I project, which will be under the Strategic Partnership model that involves an Indian company absorbing technology and building six submarines, is likely to see strong competition between Russia, Germany and France.
Navy issues EOI for shortlisting Strategic Partners for building six submarines worth Rs 45,000 crore
The EOI for shortlisting foreign OEMs will be issued in two weeks, the defence ministry said.
Long-pending project to build six stealth submarines will be under strategic partnership model: Government
Dubbed the “mother of all underwater deals” because it will cost at least Rs 50,000 crore, the submarine project called “Project-75 India (P-75I)” was first approved by the defence ministry in November 2007 but has been languishing ever since.
Four foreign firms in contention for submarine project P-75(I)
The government is expected to soon launch the process to select the Indian shipyard for joint manufacture of the submarines with the chosen foreign entity.
Government to kick start process for Rs 60,000 crore submarine programme
The Defence Ministry is likely to issue the Expression of Interest for the project soon, to kick start the process for mega deal, official sources said.
Thyssenkrupp keen to bid for P75i to build diesel submarines
While the current Scorpene class of submarines are being built at the Mazagaon Docks in Mumbai, no decision has been taken where the more advanced diesel electric submarines will be built, under the P75i project.
After losing fighter jet competition to France, Germany looks to clinch next generation submarine deal
Having lost to France in the race to supply fighter jets, Germany is now pressing the throttle to partner India in manufacturing stealth submarines.
As sightings of Chinese submarines become frequent, Navy steps up guard in Indian Ocean region
Over the past two years, there have been increased sightings of Chinese submarines in the region, including a nuclear attack boat.
Policy delay casts doubt over submarine purchase
The P 75I acquisition has been identified for the new strategic partnership (SP) model that is being formulated by the defence ministry.
Government okays plan for building 6 nuclear-submarines, 7 frigates
The govt has cleared the indigenous construction of seven stealth frigates and 6 nuclear-powered submarines at a cost of about Rs 1 lakh cr.
DRDO builds propulsion system, may be fitted into Scorpene subs
The work on the Scorpene submarines is on at the Mazagaon Dock, Mumbai and the first of the six vessels is expected to enter service in late 2016.
Delays to select collaborator force Navy to drop demand for foreign submarines
7 years of delay to start process to select foreign collaborator to make submarines, the Navy has junked its demand for getting such vessels .
Tangled in red tape, India's submarine fleet sinking
The navy's desperate attempts to rescue its sinking underwater combat arm have been dealt a double whammy.
DCNS' Patrick Boissier: India is such an amazing experience
On reasons for the delay in the P75 programme, he says one has to approach the question in the context of the project’s complexity.
Policy paralysis hits submarine manufacturing plans
India is left with just 10 ageing Russian Kilo-class and four German HDW submarines , with just over half of them being fully operational at any given time.
Plans to acquire six new-generation stealth submarines chokes on red tape
The country’s long-delayed ‘Project-75 India’ to acquire six new-generation stealth submarines has gone into such a tailspin that it will take at least another two-three years to be even finalized.
Biggest military deal: Six subs for Rs 50,000 crore
If you thought the Rs 42,000 crore project to procure 126 multi-role fighters for the IAF was the "mother of all defence deals", think again.
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