First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India
3 years, 6 months ago

First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India

India Today  

In a major boost to the government's bid to indigenise the defence sector, the first three nuclear attack submarines planned to be built by the Indian Navy would be 95 per cent made in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security is considering the Navy proposal worth over Rs 50,000 crore for indigenously building three nuclear attack submarines which would be built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation in Visakhapatnam. “The nuclear attack submarine project would be a big boost for the indigenous submarine capability as 95 per cent of it would be made in India. The Indian Navy proposal to have six indigenous nuclear attack submarines was one of the first few major defence modernisation proposals to have been cleared by the Narendra Modi government soon after it came to power in 2014.

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Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief

India Today  

The Indian Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine programme has been approved by the government and the first such submarine will be ready by 2036, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday. The Navy Chief further said that the recent commissioning of INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, marked a critical milestone in the Navy's nuclear deterrence capability. Notably, …

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific
2 months ago

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific

India TV News  

India has successfully launched its fourth nuclear-powered submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam. The submarine, dubbed S4*, boasts 75% indigenous components and features 4 ballistic missiles with a range of 3,500 km. This deployment strengthens India's nuclear deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, as it enhances the country's strategic command and control capabilities and provides excellent stealth …

India’s nuclear triad projects dominance over the Indo-Pacific
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s nuclear triad projects dominance over the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: By commissioning two nuclear ballistic missile submarines during his two terms in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown commitment to "India First” policy commensurate with the stated objective of India acquiring ‘credible, minimum’ and indigenous nuclear deterrent with second strike capability. In the meantime, INS Dhruv, India’s first ballistic missile tracker ship, was commissioned on September 10, …

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned

Live Mint  

India commissioned its second nuclear-powered missile submarine on Thursday. The Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine programme is a closely guarded project with only sparse details available for public consumption. In October 2022 it made headlines after the Defence Ministry indicated that INS Arihant had carried out the successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Bay of Bengal with …

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighat or S-3, in the presence of top officers including Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at a quiet event in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, according to people aware of the matter. India will now have two SSBNs – INS Arihant and INS Arighat -- patrolling the …

All you need to know about India-US anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys deal
4 months ago

All you need to know about India-US anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys deal

India TV News  

On the margins of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to India, the United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to India, involving Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment. In a statement released, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency said, this deal, valued at an estimated $52.8 million, is set to enhance India's anti-submarine capabilities and strengthen the strategic …

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: With 'Project Delta', its plan to augment its submarine fleet, delayed beyond 2027 due to Russia’s war with Ukraine, the Indian Navy has approached the government for approval to build two nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarines or SSNs to deter the country’s adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. As reported by Hindustan Times earlier, India’s second nuclear-powered nuclear missile-armed submarine, SSBN …

$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
9 months ago

$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday. Australia Defense Minister Richard Marles said the agreement showed that the nuclear submarines program would be fulfilled and would create new production capability for the AUKUS …

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 2 months ago

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

With Chinese Navy expected to increase its footprint in Indian Ocean through logistics support bases from Straits of Malacca to Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy has asked the Modi government for muscling up its strength by building another aircraft carrier, three nuclear powered submarines and six diesel-electric conventional submarines to tackle the PLA challenge. Indian MiG-29 K fighter makes a …

DPSU MDL and German TKMS team up to bid for Navy’s mega submarine deal
1 year, 6 months ago

DPSU MDL and German TKMS team up to bid for Navy’s mega submarine deal

The Hindu  

Public sector defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and German Original Equipment Manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for partnering in submarine production in the presence of German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Mumbai. The P-75I is being executed under the Strategic Partnership model of Defence Acquisition Procedure and the Request For Proposal was …

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

The Hindu  

The story so far: United States President Joe Biden, alongside his Australian and British counterparts Anthony Albanese and Rishi Sunak, unveiled on Monday, March 13, a deal to sell U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and to provide American technology for the production of such submarines in British and Australian facilities. Stating that challenges to global stability had only grown …

If there is war in the Indian Ocean, will Indian Navy submarines match up to the task?
1 year, 11 months ago

If there is war in the Indian Ocean, will Indian Navy submarines match up to the task?

Firstpost  

The capability of the Pakistan Navy is less than that of its counterpart in India, but it is trying to steal a march on the Indian Navy. Defence experts believe that the time has come for India to further enhance its underwater capabilities Karachi: In the war between India and Pakistan in 1971, the Indian Navy destroyed the PNS Ghazi …

Indian navy welcomes fifth Scorpene Submarine 'Vagir', to be commissioned soon
2 years ago

Indian navy welcomes fifth Scorpene Submarine 'Vagir', to be commissioned soon

India TV News  

The fifth submarine of the Project – 75, Kalvari Class submarines, Yard 11879 was delivered to the Indian Navy today, 20 Dec 22. Launched on 12 Nov 20, Vagir commenced the sea trials on 01 Feb 22 and it is a matter of great pride that she has completed all major trials including the weapon and sensor trials in the …

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India
2 years, 2 months ago

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India

Hindustan Times  

Reports of the successful test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile by INS Arihant, India’s sole operational nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine, on October 14, should convey an uplifting message of reassurance to the public. Although INS Arihant undertook its first, notional, “deterrent patrol” in 2018, impressive visuals of the missile launch demonstrate Arihant’s fully-operational status as well as its crew’s proficiency. …

An analysis on what should be the submarine procurement policy of India
3 years, 1 month ago

An analysis on what should be the submarine procurement policy of India

Op India  

The recent Australian rejection of a long-sought deal with the French for the acquisition of 12 Short-fin Barracuda class submarines at a huge cost of $50 billion has kick-started chatter on India buying them instead. To develop and integrate into production of indigenous Vertical Launch System, Air Independent Power, Advanced SONAR to detect enemy submarines, Stealth and acoustic signature reduction, …

Time for a National Effort to Make Indigenous Conventional Submarines
3 years, 2 months ago

Time for a National Effort to Make Indigenous Conventional Submarines

News 18  

India has finally issued the Request For Proposal for the acquisition of six submarines under Project 75I to Mazgaon Docks Ltd. and Larsen & Toubro, the two “strategic partners” chosen for the project. India should consider an indigenous project with the Indian Navy’s Submarine Design Group, DRDO, MDL, L&T, and other companies that have been involved in building the Scorpene …

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt

India Today  

The Indian Navy will operate a mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines in the future to deal with the threats around the country, according to a senior government official's statement on Monday. The announcement comes against the backdrop of the Australian Navy's decision to cancel its USD 90 billion deal with France for building conventional submarines and opt for …

Why AUKUS is not a security alliance, but a platform to arm Australia with nuclear submarines
3 years, 2 months ago

Why AUKUS is not a security alliance, but a platform to arm Australia with nuclear submarines

Firstpost  

AUKUS sets a precedent for India to acquire critical naval nuclear reactor technology, likely from France, which after this setback of losing the submarine project will be willing to engage The new AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK and the USA to help Australia develop nuclear-powered attack submarines is in India’s interests. AUKUS sets a precedent for India …

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays
3 years, 3 months ago

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays

The Hindu  

Australia’s announcement to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the tripartite arrangement with the U.K. and the U.S. puts the spotlight on India’s own submarine efforts, ongoing tender for manufacturing six conventional submarines with technology transfer under Project-75I and the indigenous programme to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines. However, both the conventional and nuclear-powered projects were delayed and the first vessel was …

Australia to get nuclear submarines: All you need to know about them and why they are important in maritime security
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia to get nuclear submarines: All you need to know about them and why they are important in maritime security

Firstpost  

UK and USA will help Australia build eight of the underwater vessels as a part of an alliance to combat China’s naval dominance in the South China Sea The United States will arm Australia with nuclear submarine technology as part of a new defence partnership, known as AUKUS — an acronym of the three countries’ names — announced on Wednesday. …

EXPLAINED: As Def Min Plans For 6 New Subs, What You Need To Know About Size Of India's Under Water Fight
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINED: As Def Min Plans For 6 New Subs, What You Need To Know About Size Of India's Under Water Fight

News 18  

The Centre has set the ball rolling for the production of six conventional submarines even as its fleet is a fraction of what is operated by China. Compare this with China’s reported fleet size of between 70-80 submarines, of which at least six are SSN with the People’s Liberation Army Navy also said to have four SSBN and at least …

Govt issues formal tender for 6 submarines under strategic partnership model
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt issues formal tender for 6 submarines under strategic partnership model

India Today  

A long pending project of the Indian Navy for building of indigenous submarines is finally set to kick off as the Ministry of Defence has issued Request for Proposal for its mega submarine programme. This is the first acquisition programme under the Strategic Partnership Model for construction of six Conventional Submarines named Project-75. The project is part of the strategic …

Understanding the 'Sub Text': A Deep Dive into ​India's Rs 43,000 Crore Project 75-I
3 years, 6 months ago

Understanding the 'Sub Text': A Deep Dive into ​India's Rs 43,000 Crore Project 75-I

News 18  

It took 21 years. And there was a palpable sense of relief in the Indian Navy headquarters as the central government’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of six conventional submarines. Not enough subs India has 15 conventional submarines and one nuclear sub. The Indian Navy recently inducted three of the six French-origin Scorpene submarines that have been made under …

Rs 43K-crore for Make in India' submarines
3 years, 6 months ago

Rs 43K-crore for Make in India' submarines

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a mega make-in-India deal, the Defence Acquisition Council headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday approved the domestic production of six new-generation stealth submarines in collaboration with foreign players under Project P75 estimated at Rs 43,000 crores. The submarine deal was given the go-ahead amid reports that country's sole nuclear-powered attack submarine INS Chakra is on …

DAC Approves Air Defence Guns Worth Rs 6,000 Cr For Army, Clears Deal For Six Submarines At Cost Of Rs 43,000 Cr
3 years, 6 months ago

DAC Approves Air Defence Guns Worth Rs 6,000 Cr For Army, Clears Deal For Six Submarines At Cost Of Rs 43,000 Cr

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that the Defence Acquisition Council in a significant decision towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat, has approved proposals concerning Capital Acquisitions of various equipment for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to approx. In an official release issued earlier today, the Ministry said that there was a long pending …

Defence ministry clears project to build six new conventional submarines
3 years, 6 months ago

Defence ministry clears project to build six new conventional submarines

Live Mint  

India’s defence ministry on Friday cleared a major project to build six new conventional submarines for the Indian Navy at a cost of about ₹43,000 crore. “The Defence Acquisition Council in its meeting chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today approved proposals concerning Capital Acquisitions of various equipment for modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to …

Navy Pitches for 6 Nuclear Attack Submarines to Counter Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
3 years, 7 months ago

Navy Pitches for 6 Nuclear Attack Submarines to Counter Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region

News 18  

The Indian Navy has informed the government of its requirement to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines to counter challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the new strategic frontier, which has received recognition by the Quad, European Union and the United Kingdom. Following the Combined Commanders Conference on March 4 in Kevadia, Gujarat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh had stated the need …

India to start bidding process by Oct to procure 6 submarines costing ₹55,000 cr
4 years, 3 months ago

India to start bidding process by Oct to procure 6 submarines costing ₹55,000 cr

Live Mint  

India is all set to launch the bidding process by next month for a ₹55,000-crore mega project to build six conventional submarines for the Indian Navy to narrow the gap with China's growing naval prowess, government sources said on Sunday. The submarines will be built in India under the much-talked-about strategic partnership model that allows domestic companies to join hands …

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