Introduction of Submarines in Indian Navy
Rajya Sabha
Six Scorpene Class submarines are presently under construction at M/s Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai with transfer of technology from M/s Armaris, France under Project – 75. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded approval from acceptance of necessity angle in November, 2007 for the indigenous construction of six more submarines to be built under Project -75 (India). The submarines are to be built to an imported design in association with an overseas collaborator to be selected on multi-vendor basis. The issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) for the submarines under P-75 (I) is envisaged in mid-2009.
Necessary provisions are included in contracts to ensure that the defence equipments are received as per agreed delivery schedule and negotiated price and other contractual terms and conditions. A clause regarding levy of Liquidated Damages (LD) is also included in defence contracts in case of delay in delivery.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Vijay Jawaharlal Darda in Rajya Sabha today.
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