German and Indian Submarine Adventure!
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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was an exciting agreement signed between German and Indian companies. You won’t believe what they were planning!
They wanted to build not just one, not two, but SIX military submarines for India! Can you imagine that? It was such a big deal that even the German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, came all the way to India to witness this extraordinary event.
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- Now, let us break it down for you. Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems had a special job. They had to use their super-smart brains to design and engineer these amazing submarines. But guess who would build and deliver them? It was none other than India’s very own Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders! They wanted to make sure that the submarines had “significant local content,” which means India would be putting their own special touches on them.
- Can you believe it? They didn’t reveal how much money this mind-blowing project would cost. But what they did say was that this agreement laid the foundation for potential cooperation between Thyssenkrupp and Mazagon. They wanted to compete in a special Indian navy tender.
- During the ceremony in Mumbai, Minister Pistorius called it a “milestone” and an “important signal.” Wow, it seems like this project was going to be huge! This agreement was signed at the end of the German minister’s Asian trip, where he visited many countries. He even had a meeting with the Indian defense minister in New Delhi. He wanted to deepen the ties between Germany and India, just like close friends Australia and Japan.
- You know, India has always been a big fan of Russian arms. But Minister Pistorius wanted to change that. He thought India should be treated as a strategic partner, just like those other cool countries. He said it was important to work with partners who believe in rules and keeping the sea routes safe. And guess what? Both Germany and India were like-minded in that regard.
- Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems had actually delivered four submarines to the Indian navy way back in the 1980s. Those submarines are still doing their job today! So, when India called for help, Thyssenkrupp was ready to answer.
- So, dear readers, this agreement was a big step towards an exciting project that will bring together the brains of Germany and the skills of India. Who knows what adventures lie ahead for these submarines? One thing’s for sure: the sea is going to be a much safer place with these incredible machines!
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