 "Parrikar witnesses undocking of first Scorpene submarine in Mumbai")
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday witnessed the float out of the first of six Scorpene submarines (Project 75) from Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) here.
Parikkar is in Mumbai to review the P-75 submarine programme administered by the Western Naval Command (WNC).
According to reports, six Scorpene-class submarines are being built at BDL in collaboration with French company DCNS.
The Indian Navy at present operates only 14 conventional diesel-electric submarines. Ten of them are ageing Russian Kilo class and four are German HDW class submarines.
The government is planning on getting 30 submarines before 2022, but some of the projects have been delayed. The original delivery schedule for the first submarine was December 2012 and remaining submarines were to be delivered at intervals of one year each.
The delivery schedule was delayed to get approval from the government for cost revisions.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app