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Japan Gets Invitation For Indian Sub Project

January 30 2015

India

The Indian government has asked the Japanese government if Tokyo wants to take part in a project to build six stealthy submarines for India's navy, reports the Times of India.

New Delhi has sent a proposal to Tokyo to consider offering its Soryu-class diesel-powered submarine to India, according to unnamed sources.

Japanese subs would need to demonstrate that they meet Indian requirements and win a competition that is likely to involve shipbuilders from France, Germany,...

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