SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Mr. Igor V. Vilnit, CEO of Rubin Design Bureau, Russia, has expressed a willingness to collaborate with Indian industry and the Navy on Project 75I, aligning with India’s “Make in India” and “Self-Reliant India” policies.
In 2022, Russia withdrew from the Indian Navy’s tender for the construction of six advanced submarines under Project 75I, citing an inability to meet the project’s stringent terms and conditions. The estimated cost of the project was over ?40,000 crore.
A senior Russian official at the time described the project’s requirements as unrealistic, emphasizing the need for changes to move forward. Russia had proposed developing a submarine based on the Amur 1650, with a localization level of up to 80%.
The Amur 1650 is a diesel-electric submarine designed to target hostile navy surface combatants, transports, and submarines. It can also be equipped with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, extending its underwater travel time by up to 20 days.
While Russia initially offered a version of the Amur 1650 without a tested AIP system, they later agreed to incorporate India’s DRDO-developed AIP system into the design if India agreed to the proposal.
Mr. Vilnit’s statement indicates a renewed interest from Russia in participating in Project 75I. This could potentially lead to a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries, combining Russia’s expertise in submarine design with India’s manufacturing capabilities.
However, Indian Navy already has selected Germany’s TKMS offer for their U-214 submarine.
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