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The sub can be modified but it will be expensive. Cost is also a big factor which can prevent the navy from opting for it. Otherwise it can be done as @lcafanboy mentioned above.

It is not known at this point which AIP will equip P75i. Depends on which sub gets selected. No information as well on whether the the kalvaris will be retrofitted with AIP or not. I'm guessing that this decision will be taken when their mid-life refit date approaches.

None of the six Kalvari class subs will have AIP because the DRDO AIP did not deliver. The upcoming 6 P75i subs will have AIP.

A Gotland class "sunk" a USN carrier in a mock exercise. The article is stating that both the Kalvari and the Gotland are of the same type: a.k.a Diesel-Electric Hunter Killer implying that the Kalvari will be effective against carrier battle groups.

I know this is a late reply but the Kalvari Class is not getting pumpjet propulsion. That picture is of a Triomphant Class SSN. If DCNS were to suddenly modify the Kalvari class to include pumpjets the subs wouldn't be inducted for another 3-4 years owing to the complex redesign. The image can...