SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
India’s Project-75I, a crucial initiative to procure six next-generation submarines, is set to usher in a new era of domestic offensive capabilities. As per reports, these submarines will be the first to be equipped with at least six indigenously developed Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles (SLCMs).
These Made-in-India SLCMs, successfully tested multiple times, boast an impressive range of 500 kilometres. They can be launched through the submarines’ torpedo tubes, offering the Indian Navy a potent dual capability – Land Attack Cruise Missile (LACM) and Anti-Shipping Cruise Missile (ASCM). This significantly enhances the Navy’s offensive prowess against both land-based and maritime targets.
The development process doesn’t stop there. Work is already underway on a new SLCM variant with an extended range of 800 kilometres. Whether this will be a stretched version of the existing missile or an entirely new system remains unclear. Regardless, it signifies India’s commitment to continuously improving its indigenous underwater warfare capabilities.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS, Germany) offered its TKMS U-212 submarine, a proven design with a strong track record. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with Navantia (Spain) offered its S-80 Plus submarine, a modern design known for its advanced features.
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