SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In a recent statement, J.D. Patil, CEO and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) expressed the company’s readiness to undertake the simultaneous construction of submarines under the Project-75I program, should the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Indian Navy deem it necessary. This commitment is contingent on L&T winning the prestigious tender, which aims to bolster the Indian Navy’s underwater combat capabilities with next-generation submarines.
L&T, in collaboration with Spain’s Navantia, has submitted a proposal for the Project-75I submarine program, offering a platform based on Navantia’s advanced S-80 class submarine design. The S-80 class is renowned for its state-of-the-art technology, stealth capabilities, and endurance, making it a strong contender for India’s submarine modernization efforts.
Patil highlighted L&T’s robust shipbuilding infrastructure, emphasizing the company’s ability to meet the demands of concurrent submarine production. The company has identified two shipyards for the project: the Kattupalli facility on India’s east coast near Chennai, and the Hazira facility on the west coast near Surat. Both shipyards possess the potential to be repurposed and equipped for submarine manufacturing, ensuring faster production rates if the Indian Navy requires an accelerated delivery schedule.
This dual-shipyard approach underscores L&T’s preparedness to scale operations to meet India’s strategic maritime needs. By leveraging its domestic manufacturing capabilities and its partnership with Navantia, L&T aims to provide cutting-edge solutions while fostering indigenous defence production in line with the government’s “Make in India” initiative.
The Project-75I tender represents a crucial step in India’s effort to strengthen its underwater combat fleet, which is essential for safeguarding the nation’s extensive maritime interests. If successful, L&T’s proposal could position the company as a key player in the modernization of the Indian Navy, offering a combination of technological innovation and localized production to address India’s defence challenges.
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