Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed agreements with Indian defense companies to jointly develop and produce naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems.
The deals expand the German shipbuilder’s role in the South Asian country’s naval modernization objectives.
They also align with New Delhi’s broader investment in its maritime sector, which includes expanding shipbuilding, port capacity, and defense production as part of the “Make in India” initiative — a program launched in 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing, cut reliance on imports, and position India as a global industrial hub.
Torpedo Deal With VEM Technologies
Among the collaborations is a memorandum of understanding with Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies to develop and upgrade heavyweight torpedoes in India.
The effort will be supported by TKMS’ subsidiary in Bremen, Atlas Elektronik, while VEM will manage local integration and testing.
“TKMS stands ready as a reliable partner to the Indian Navy,” TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard stated.
“We are applying our technical expertise to accelerate the Make-in-India strategy and strengthen the local defense industry in the long term.”
Partnership With CFF Fluid Control
TKMS has also announced expanded cooperation with CFF Fluid Control Limited, a Mumbai-headquartered firm that supplies mechanical and electronic weapon systems to the navy.
The companies will jointly develop and produce advanced anti-submarine warfare systems for surface vessels and other defense applications.
Future Cooperation Under P75(I)
Additionally, TKMS and its Indian partners are exploring wider projects, including potential participation in the country’s P75(I) submarine program, work with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and further establishing new production facilities to serve both domestic and global markets.
The P75(I) effort aims to field six modern diesel-electric attack submarines by the 2030s, replacing the navy’s Sindhughosh-class boats that have been in service since the 1980s.
