As per the Ministry of Defense, a cutting-edge submarine and vessel testing facility will be constructed by the Indian Navy within the country’s borders.
The upcoming project shares similarities with the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel, which was recently toured by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his four-day trip to the U.S.
Located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Memphis, this U.S. facility boasts one of the largest and most cutting-edge high-speed variable pressure water tunnels in the world.
This U.S. Navy facility is dedicated to research and development in designing submarines and ships. It also provides a controlled environment for measuring the noise control efficiency of submarine propellors, torpedoes, and other equipment.
Scale models are utilized to create simulations that produce accurate data for design assistance.
During X, Rajnath Singh discussed observing experiments at this facility and expressed excitement about future collaboration and mutual benefits for India and the U.S.
The addition of this new facility in India will allow for the advancement and quieter production of ships and submarines in the nation.
Conversations are underway between India and General Atomics for the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B armed drones, valued at approximately $3.9 billion. Additionally, both parties are looking into a partnership to locally produce the GE F-414 jet engine by General Electric.
India is currently engaged in developing three initiatives, namely SSNs, SSBNs, and SSKs, along with multiple fresh naval undertakings such as the design of next-generation destroyers under Project-18.
