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In 1998, India planned 24 submarines by 2030, currently it has 16 and newest submarines are years away

India’s submarine fleet faces a growing replacement challenge, with 16 conventional diesel-electric boats in service and its target of 24 by 2030 delayed. Project 75I, indigenous Project 76, nuclear-powered attack submarines under Project 77 and a proposed Russian submarine lease are among the measures planned to strengthen undersea capabilities. However,…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Canada turned discarded aluminum into submarine fuel by reacting it with water; up to 12 Type 212CD boats can use hydrogen fuel cells to remain submerged for 41 days

Canada aims to enhance its submarine fleet with a technology that converts aluminum into hydrogen. GH Power is collaborating with TKMS to evaluate its reactor for this potential integration within the submarine industrial base. This cutting-edge approach leverages scrap aluminum and water, yielding hydrogen and alumina.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war

TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato ties

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Thyssenkrupp Spins Off Warship Unit To Tap Defence Boom

Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat.

International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025

Field evaluation of bids for Navy’s mega submarine deal underway; German govt. to acquire stake in TKMS

German government to take stake in TKMS for Indian Navy's Project-75I submarine deal, enhancing defence cooperation.

The Hindu · May 5, 2024

DPSU MDL and German TKMS team up to bid for Navy’s mega submarine deal

The P-75I is being executed under the Strategic Partnership model of Defence Acquisition Procedure

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Submarine deal with India could become a flagship project, says German Defence Minister

India and Germany discussed the progress of a deal for the procurement of six advanced conventional submarines by the Indian Navy under Project-75I, visiting German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on his talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while making a strong pitch for German company Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023

Germany to pursue $5.2 billion submarine deal with India during Scholz trip - sources

Germany will pursue a $5.2 billion deal with India to jointly build six conventional submarines in the country during Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Feb. 25-26 visit, two Indian and two German sources said.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023