Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Indian Navy to Build Six AIP Submarines in Mumbai
The Indian Navy is going to build six new submarines in India.
These submarines will have a special system called Air-Independent Propulsion, allowing them to stay underwater for longer and move more quietly.
They will be built in Mumbai with help from a German company.
This is part of a plan to make India more self-reliant in defense.
The project has been approved by the government after many meetings, and it's a very expensive deal, but the exact cost is still being worked out.
The Navy currently has six modern submarines and some older ones too, but these new subs will be a big upgrade.
Indian Navy receives approval to build six Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) submarines.
The submarines will be constructed in Mumbai in collaboration with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
Project 75(I) aims to enhance the Navy's underwater capabilities with AIP technology.
The deal involves a multi-billion dollar investment; final cost is pending negotiations.
The project is part of India's self-reliance initiative, emphasizing domestic manufacturing.
- Who
- The Indian Navy, in collaboration with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
- What
- The Indian Navy will build six AIP submarines.
- When
- The go-ahead was recently given after a meeting with government officials.
- Where
- The submarines will be built in Mumbai.
- Why
- To enhance underwater capabilities and increase self-reliance.
- Project Name
- Project 75(I)
- Submarine Type
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Collaboration
- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
- Goal
- Enhance underwater capabilities
- Focus
- Self-reliance