Rethink submarine design: Parrikar

Speaking at an International Seminar on Current and Future Challenges in Design and Construction of Underwater Vehicles, organised by the FICCI with active participation of Indian Navy at Federation House, New Delhi, he emphasized the commitment of government towards modernisation of armed forces. He mentioned that the current government has cleared more than Rs 2 lakh crore worth defence acquisition since it came to power and is resolved to order Rs 3 lakh crore (cumulative basis) by the end of this financial year. 

Parrikar commended the navy for its commendable track record in indigenously designing and constructing the advanced warships such as destroyers, frigates, anti submarine warfare corvettes, landing crafts and is in the midst of constructing an aircraft carrier. He further stated that in keeping with “Make-in-India” the indigenous content of the latest naval platforms is today a staggering 85-90 per cent. 

He mentioned that out of the 24 submarines to be acquired, 6 of which have been ordered on MDL.