Published: Jun 06, 2023, 19:55 IST | Updated: Jun 06, 2023, 19:55 IST
German defence minister says Thyssenkrupp AG is likely to bid for a project to supply 6 submarines for Indian navy. India is looking to boost domestic defence manufacturing as it aims to counter China's growing presence in Indian Ocean. In march, India approved a budget of $6.8 billion for its navy. Indian navy has 16 conventional submarines, 11 of them over 2 decades old, along with 2 indigenous nuclear-powered submarines. Western military manufacturers are attempting to wean new Delhi from its dependence on Russian gear. Thyssenkrupp AG’S marine arm & india’s mazagon dock shipbuilders are likely to jointly bid for the project. In anticipation of the pact, shares of the indian shipbuilding yard rose as much as 7.7% to a record high. Submarines are a key element of maritime strategy for modern naval warfare planners. Remember, germany is among india's indo-pacific allies. A bilateral defence cooperation agreement was signed in 2006, which provides framework for annual consultations.