MDS Chairman Confident in Securing 75I Submarine Order, Highlights Strong Order Pipeline

Sanjeev Singhal, the chairman and managing director of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS), a leading defense public sector undertaking (PSU), has expressed strong optimism about securing the order for the prestigious 75I submarine project. In a recent interview, he affirmed that MDS is actively participating in the project in partnership with TKMS Germany and is confident of a successful outcome.

This optimism is fueled by the recent clearance of the TKMS-offered U-214 variant of the submarine by the Indian Navy after a comprehensive evaluation. Singhal emphasized that the U-214 has been found to meet all technical specifications, positioning MDS favorably in the bidding process.

Singhal also highlighted the robust order pipeline for shipbuilding, submarines, and offshore projects, indicating a positive outlook for the company's growth and development. He noted that the 75I submarine project is a critical undertaking for the Indian Navy and its successful completion will significantly enhance India's maritime security.

The 75I submarine project is aimed at modernizing the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities and bolstering its defense preparedness. The project involves the procurement of six advanced submarines equipped with state-of-the-art Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems. These submarines are expected to significantly enhance the Navy's operational capabilities by allowing them to remain submerged for longer durations, making them less detectable and more effective in combat scenarios.

 

[sunilanalysis]

Russia still has a navy though cant stand against USVs 🙂

 

[Instant Karma]

Most probably Russian are going to give orders for some navy ships and submarines to MDL.

 

[Anant]

Most probably Russian are going to give orders for some navy ships and submarines to MDL.

Highly unlikely. They are trying to manage their orders through their own shipyards to keep them afloat.

Russia is still a fairly prolific constructor of submarines, and they will continue on that path. Expect to see more Improved Kilo- and Lada-class submarines.

In terms of surface ships, they are still able to build fairly good small warships, though with significant delays. As for larger warships, they are building the Gorshkov-class frigates and the proposed Super Gorshkov-class large frigate / destroyer. That is about as much as the Russian Navy can manage financially.

 

[SURESH RAO]

Nobody can compete with Russia's YASEN CLASS Nuclear Attack Submarine. The USA and Chinese will press their balls.

 

[Instant Karma]

Highly unlikely. They are trying to manage their orders through their own shipyards to keep them afloat.

Russia is still a fairly prolific constructor of submarines, and they will continue on that path. Expect to see more Improved Kilo- and Lada-class submarines.

In terms of surface ships, they are still able to build fairly good small warships, though with significant delays. As for larger warships, they are building the Gorshkov-class frigates and the proposed Super Gorshkov-class large frigate / destroyer. That is about as much as the Russian Navy can manage financially.

All their shipyards are in the black sea and stalingrad and which are in the war zones. So construction of ships have been severely affected. Russian have given the order for 100 ships to Goa shipyard.

 

[Anant]

All their shipyards are in the black sea and stalingrad and which are in the war zones. So construction of ships have been severely affected. Russian have given the order for 100 ships to Goa shipyard.

Nope. Russia has been redevelopment shipyards along the Baltic and Pacific coasts. Moreover, some of the smaller yards in the Black Sea are also being expanded, and Russia's vast inland river network is also being dredged in places to allow for ships to move between the three Western fleets (Baltic, Black Sea, and Northern).

The only order Russia has placed with India is for 24 mid-sized cargo ships from Goa Shipyard. These aren't warships. Far from it.