New Delhi’s bid to make six diesel-electric vessels could face further delays as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.

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India’s US$6 billion submarine plan suffers setback following sea tests

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Contractors have complained about whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea.

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Singapore

Indian PM Modi’s $8 billion submarine plan stalls following sea tests

India’s $6 billion plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea, delaying the navy’s efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.

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Modi’s $6 Billion Submarine Building Plan Stalls After Sea Tests

India's ambitious $6 billion submarine project faces a year-long delay due to contractor complaints about sea trials.  The project, crucial for modernizing the Indian Navy against China's growing presence, tests Modi's defense policy promoting local manufacturing. German and Spanish firms partnered with Indian companies are vying for the contract, but procedural objections have stalled the selection process.

The Economic Times

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India’s ambitious $6 billion submarine building plan stalls after sea tests

India's ambitious $6 billion project to build six diesel-electric submarines has hit a roadblock as contractors have raised concerns over procedural issues ...

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India's USD 6 billion submarine project has suffered a setback: Report

German naval shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) sees significant potential for India to emerge as a naval vessel manufacturing hub due to its substantial cost advantage vis-à-vis Europe and a resurgence in demand for naval defence equipment in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war and other recent geopolitical conflicts. The company is also pitching the proposition as a strategic collaboration between Germany and India to limit China’s …

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In race for Indian Navy submarine contract, Germany’s TKMS pitches for naval manufacturing and export hub in India

India’s ambitious $6 billion plan to build six advanced diesel-electric submarines has hit a roadblock due to contractor objections regarding alleged procedural lapses during sea trials, as reported by Bloomberg. The delay jeopardizes the Indian Navy’s efforts to bolster its presence in the Indian Ocean, particularly as China’s influence in the region grows. The project, pivotal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for defense self-reliance un…

Business Upturn

India’s $6 billion Submarine project delay over contractor complaints; Report

India's ambitious $6 billion submarine project has encountered significant delays, primarily due to complaints from contractors regarding pr...

indiandefensenews.in

India's $6 Billion Submarine Project Has Suffered A Setback: Report

Bloomberg quoted two senior officials directly familiar with the situation as saying that India’s effort to build six new diesel-electric submarines has now been delayed by a year and is expected to be delayed further. 
Indian naval officers aboard the Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine Vagir docked at the naval base before the commissioning ceremony in Mumbai on January 20, 2023  The two officials, who did not want to be identified, said d…

Morning Express

Rumor has it that India's $6 billion submarine building plan was postponed after testing

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), a leading German maritime company, is aiming to capitalize on the potential P75I submarine contract with India to...

India’s US$6 billion submarine plan suffers setback following sea tests

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