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India Authorizes Talks With Germany’s TKMS To Build Six AIP Submarines Under Project-75(I)

Negotiations are slated to begin by late August, targeting conclusion in six to eight months before contract signing.

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(File) The photograph dated March 10, 2021, shows a Scorpene-class submarine of France's Naval Group. Image courtesy Naval Group
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Overview

  • The Defence Ministry and Mazagon Dock have approval to open formal negotiations with TKMS, with final government sign-off to follow the talks.
  • The six conventionally powered boats are planned to use German fuel‑cell air‑independent propulsion, enabling nearly three weeks of submerged endurance.
  • The arrangement is reported at about Rs 70,000 crore and emphasizes high local content and deep technology transfer under Make in India.
  • The TKMS–MDL team was the sole bid to clear Navy field trials, and reporting indicates a Type‑214‑derived design tailored for India.
  • Mazagon Dock has expanded submarine capacity and its shares rose after the clearance, as the programme advances to replace about 10 ageing boats alongside separate SSN work with L&T.