India Expands Submarine Plan To Nine Boats As Underwater Fleet Modernisation Accelerates

India has decided to expand its submarine acquisition plan, moving beyond the earlier proposal of six boats under Project 75(I) to a total of nine conventional diesel-electric submarines in the first phase, as reported by The Print. This decision reflects the government’s assessment that the Navy’s underwater fleet will face significant depletion from the late 2030s onwards, as several of

June 5, 2026
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Germany’s Schottel Expands Into India As Maritime Ambitions Accelerate

Germany’s Schottel has formally expanded into India with the launch of Schottel India Sales and Service Private Limited in Pune, signalling the growing interest of European OEMs in India’s rapidly reviving shipbuilding market.The move coincides with India’s ambitious Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2027, which aims to propel the country into the global top 10 shipbuilding nations within five

June 4, 2026
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India Revives Midget Submarine Plan Amid Debate Over Indigenous Versus Foreign Designs

India has revived its long-dormant plan to acquire small submarines, with the Navy now actively weighing indigenous designs from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) against foreign offerings from Italian firms such as Fincantieri and Drass. reported The Print.The decision will hinge on whether the government opts for a home-grown solution under the Buy India

June 1, 2026
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Indian Navy’s ₹70,000-Crore Submarine Project Cleared For Final Approval

The Ministry of Finance has cleared a ₹70,000-crore proposal for the Indian Navy’s Project 75(I), a landmark initiative under the “Make in India” framework.This program will deliver six advanced diesel-electric submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems, a technology that significantly enhances underwater endurance and stealth.The submarines will be jointly built by Mazagon

May 30, 2026
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