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^^ no country will allow that specially for such a strategic asset, German govt will bail out rather than let go of the R&D, IP of decades.

^^ Naval group were proposing SMX 3.0 - a 3000 tonn successor of Scorpene. I wouldn't mind S80 class with all TOT after all its Scorpene.

I wasn't contradicting their achievement, mearly correcting super bloated statements given above that they are self sufficient in making subs with everything from Sokor. That isn't the case, they are very efficient in making subs but they still need hand holding in design and items.

Korea hasn't absorbed FULL TOT. They still need design consultancy from HDW for the KSS3 plus the engine and other major items are still imported. To a point where I'll say they are no better than us in Submarine design and manufacturing but their experience and speed are much better owing to...

Na, the destroyer during the launch of Vela is Visakhapatnam and not Mormugao. Some image had the banner clearly mentioning the name.

New Scorpene with X-Shape Tail fin/rudder. Moreover acc to french ambassador, a bigger ship with new features is on offer. Something from the likes of SMX 3.0/Barracude Block 1a...

Not more than 10% of the length of the sub (7m) and should not be in excess of 300tonn. It should also be naturally buoyant. With this Kalvari will be around 75m and 2000+ tonne surfaced.

MDL is making a second line for submarine. Not sure what its for but GOI must be planning something to augment the depleting fleet. Maybe it for a follow on order of 3 or 4 enhanced Scorpene or maybe P75I goes to Naval group with SMX 3.0 design given its built on top of Scorpene design and has...

Next 3 submarine will be called Vela, Vagir and Vagsheer. Source - http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ins-karanj-boosts-navys-firepower/article22613449.ece --- Here is a nice quality video of the launching ceremony - unlike other this is HQ video./ Just the video, the content is...

No, there is a delay of 2 more years. Subs from #4 onwards will have an inordinate delay due to delay in equipment from France. Might that be due to arm twisting for more orders...

Karanj - 3rd Kalvari class sub to be launched on 31 Jan.

I hope GOI orders 3 more subs and this time with DRDO AIP, that will ensure work for MDL and will help retain talent. On top of that new subs will ensure proper integration with DRDO AIP. BTW is DRDO AIP ready or still under development?

Kalvari to be commissioned today . Source - TOI - Epaper