German submarine deal nears final approval for India
By The BriefBrief
India’s long-delayed plan to build six advanced conventional submarines with Germany has moved closer to final approval. The US$7.3 billion deal would involve ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) building submarines for the Indian navy, mainly at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai.
WHO:India and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), via Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
WHAT:A US$7.3 billion agreement to build six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian navy with TKMS has moved closer to final approval.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE:India
WHY:To help India respond to growing undersea pressure from Pakistan and China and to test the depth of its “Make in India” defence ambitions.
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