The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil)’s first Scorpène-class submarine, the Riachuelo (S40), successfully performed its first independent surface and propulsion tests.
Interview with Sylvain Defer, head of P-75I Project at Naval Group, regarding the French proposal for the Indian Navy P-75I requirement.
Brazil’s first Scorpene-class submarine, Riachuelo, successfully completed its static dive test on 20 November, a decisive procedure used to assess parts of its seaworthiness.
In Part 1 of this article, we presented the DGA Techniques hydrodynamiques, its missions and the numerous programs it is involved in. In Part 2, you’ll discover the impressive facilities used everyday by DGA-TH engineers.
On October 11, the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments) organized a visit of its DGA Hydrodynamics centre in Val-de-Reuil, Normandy. A unique occasion to discover the astonishing facility that greatly contribute to the optimal dynamic performances and low acoustic signature of the French Navy surface ships and submarines.
On September 28, INS Khanderi was commissioned by the Indian Navy in Mumbai, where the submarine is based.
According to pictures released by local medias, the Brazilian Navy first Scorpène-class attack submarine Riachuelo (S40) is now starting sea trials.
The Indian Government on June 20 issued an Expression of Interest(s) for shortlisting potential Indian Strategic Partners for the Indian Navy Project 75(I) submarine program.
A report published by Indian daily newspaper Business Insider indicates that the Indian Navy refused to commission INS Khanderi, the second of the Scorpene-class submarine, because of its noise level. According to Naval Group, such reporting does not reflect facts.
Naval Group is significantly increasing its multi-domestic presence in Colombia and Latin America to strengthen its long-lasting cooperation with the navies in the region, the French shipyard announced on March 13 at the Colombiamar exhibition, held from 13-15 in Cartagena de Indias.
