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  • May 06, 2024
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INDIAN NAVY TO DEVELOP SUBMARINES BASED ON TKMS CLASS 214

Why in the news?

Indian Navy’s submarine deal progresses: evaluation stage underway for bids from TKMS and Navantia; German government to acquire TKMS stake.

source:scribd

Key Points on Indian Navy’s Submarine Deal:

  • The German government expected to acquire a stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), manufacturer of submarines for the Indian Navy.
  • Move aimed at strengthening TKMS’s shareholder confidence and aligning with the company’s interests.
  • Essential for a deal of this magnitude and complexity, enhancing government-to-government cooperation.
What is Project-75 (India)?

●   P-75(I) program: Indian Navy’s initiative for 6 diesel-electric submarines.

●   Submarines to replace Sindhughosh-class, feature anti-surface warfare, land-attack, and air-independent propulsion capabilities.

●   Technical evaluation completed for Type 214 and S-80 Plus designs.

●   Trial phase started in March 2024.

●   IN representatives inspected Type 214’s technology in Germany.

●   Second phase to evaluate S 80 Plus in Spain by June 2024.

●   TKMS-MDL partnership aims for 60% indigenous content from the first submarine.

What is the difference between type 212 and 214 submarines?

●   Type 212 and Type 214 submarines are both built by HDW/TNSW.

●   Type 214 is an improved and larger version of Type 212.

●   Type 214 features eight 533 mm torpedo tubes.

●   The Greek Navy ordered three Type 214 submarines.

Note: https://universalinstitutions.com/germanys-proposal/