Let’s simplify the nuance
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 the critical P75I submarine project. Now standing as one of the last two vendors in the race, we must ask: why did TKMS ultimately agree…
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. One notable drawback of the Kalvari class submarines is the absence of an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, a key feature that enhances endurance and…