Expanding its naval fleet, Indonesia will be domestically building two French-origin Scorpene submarines at the largest shipyard in the country. A total of 14 diesel-electric Scorpene attack submarines are in various stages of construction or already operational with the Navies of India (six submarines), Brazil (four), Malaysia and Chile (two each).

Indonesia to enhance naval might with two French-origin Scorpene submarines

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Indian government had approved plans to buy 26 more Rafale jets and another three Scorpene-class submarines.

Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

Indian defence ministry on Thursday (July 13) approved plans to purchase 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy from France.

India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

India's 6th and final submarine of Project 75, temporarily designated as Yard 11880, has commenced its maiden sea trials. This is a phase where the crucial systems (propulsion, weapons, sensors etc) of the diesel-electric attack submarine will be put to a series of tests under various operating conditions.

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