German-Indian submarine deal nears signing, as both eye strategic tie

Nikkei Asia | April 29, 2026, 2:07 a.m. | Original

HAMBURG, Germany -- Germany's plan to sell six diesel-electric submarines to India is a step closer to realization after Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh last week visited the shipyard of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel where the U34 submarines are built.

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