Anil Dhirubhai Ambani owned Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Co Ltd which recently signed an agreement with JSC Ship Repairing Centre Zvyozdochka, Russia, for medium refits and life certification of 877 EKM Kilo Class submarines in India.
Proposed JV will allow for undertaking similar work for large submarine forces of similar class deployed by countries like Algeria, Vietnam and Iran. idrw.org in an exclusive was able to get some more information on the proposed joint venture.
Proposed JV will allow for undertaking similar work for large submarine forces of similar class deployed by countries like Algeria, Vietnam and Iran. idrw.org in an exclusive was able to get some more information on the proposed joint venture.
Sources close to idrw.org have confirmed that Indian Navy and Defence acquisition council (DAC) has marked 4 Kilo class submarines for a major refit which will enhance their operational life by 15 more years.
Zvyozdochka has agreed to carry out refit of the first submarine in Russia where Pipavav technicians will be trained while the first refit is carried out in Russia and remaining refit of 3 submarines in India by Pipavav Defence with complete technical assistance.
SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN)
Zvyozdochka has agreed to carry out refit of the first submarine in Russia where Pipavav technicians will be trained while the first refit is carried out in Russia and remaining refit of 3 submarines in India by Pipavav Defence with complete technical assistance.
SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN)