NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh visited German firm ThyssenKrupp Marine Methods’ (TKMS) submarine constructing facility in Kiel, the place he was briefed on superior naval applied sciences and capabilities. He was accompanied by German defence minister Boris Pistorius through the go to to the shipbuilding facility.The go to comes as India strikes nearer to finalising its almost Rs 1 lakh crore Undertaking-75 India (P-75I) programme, underneath which six superior submarines are to be constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Restricted (MDL) with vital know-how switch.TKMS is a number one contender within the programme, providing submarines geared up with superior air-independent propulsion (AIP) methods that permit longer underwater endurance and higher stealth.On X, Rajnath described the go to as “insightful”, highlighting the technological developments and operational capabilities showcased on the facility. He boarded the Sort 212 class submarine and was proven its capabilities.Singh described the engagement as “mutually useful” amid shifting geopolitical currents within the Indo-Pacific. The go to additionally displays New Delhi’s rising emphasis on partnerships with European nations in crucial defence sectors reminiscent of naval methods and shipbuilding.
