Germany Fights for Indian Submarine Contract
German giant ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the parent company of leading submarine builder HDW, will offer India its HDW Class 214 vessel, with an eye to huge project of Indian Navy for six submarines, reports PTI.
TKMS is also in talks with leading shipyards in the country for a tie-up and promising a no-hold barred transfer of technology in line with the Narendra Modi government's 'Make in India' push.
The Indian Defence Ministry is expected to issue the P-75I RFP for which TKMS is planning to offer the Type 214 submarine, which combines best-in-class underwater endurance and diving depth, Gurnad Sodhi, Managing Director of TKMS India) said.
The HDW Class 214's "proven" fuel-cell based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system is the best available on the market, he said. He claimed that the submarine is highly regarded for anti-surface and anti-submarine operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
The company has shortlisted Indian shipyards for a tie-up and discussions are on. It is awaiting the report of the special committee set up by the Defence Ministry.
