In a significant move to bolster its maritime capabilities, the Indian government has approved a ₹40,000 crore project to construct the country’s first two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). This long-stalled…
In this third and final article of the series, we question whether Larsen & Toubro and Spain’s Navantia, with their Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system on the S-80 submarine, were…
In the first article of this series, we explored how Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), after initially backing out, made a last-minute decision to re-enter the Indian Navy’s tendering process for…
This article is the first of a three-part series analyzing the potential risks associated with India’s Project 75I submarine program. The Indian Navy’s operational readiness may be delayed by over…
The Indian Navy’s ambitious plan to procure 24 conventional submarines by 2030 has been hindered by significant delays, resulting in the acquisition of only 6 Kalvari class submarines thus far.…
INS Vikrant: India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier The INS Vikrant is a testament to India’s maritime capabilities, representing the country’s journey towards self-reliance in naval technology. As India’s first indigenous aircraft…