Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The bid from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), in collaboration with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), cleared the technical evaluation for the ₹43,000 crore P-75I submarine project. The project involves the acquisition of six advanced conventional submarines with a focus on indigenous content and technological upgrades. MDL-TKMS’s offering is based on the Class 214 submarine design, known for its operational success and proven Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) module, a key criterion for qualification. With commercial negotiations set to begin, this bid emphasizes the importance of indigenization in India’s defence capabilities.