ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is bidding for a €5 billion contract to supply six stealth submarines to India’s Navy under Project 75-India, aiming to make India a global hub for submarine production.
India plans to induct INS Vagsheer into its fleet by January 2025, enhancing its deep-sea defense and maritime dominance, as part of Project 75.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Tushil at Russia’s Yantar Shipyard, highlighting India’s maritime strength and a milestone in India-Russia relations. He reaffirmed the Indian Navy’s commitment to peace, security, and international collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Navy is set to commission the final Kalvari-class submarine and the first Nilgiri-class frigate in January 2025, aiming to significantly enhance its underwater and surface combat capabilities.
India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is nearing completion, with recovery trials completed by ISRO and the Indian Navy using a special ship off Visakhapatnam.
India’s INS Tushil, a multi-role guided missile frigate, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime capabilities and commitment to peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Defence Acquisition Council has approved a Rs 21,772 crore plan to modernize India’s naval and coastal security, including the purchase of 151 boats and six ALHs.
Navy Day is observed as an acknowledgement of the Navy’s seminal role in the country’s defence, and December 4 was chosen to commemorate its valour against Pakistan during the 1971 war when it inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
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The Navy chief also said that 62 ships and a submarine are currently under construction within the country as part of efforts to boost its naval power.
