
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Naval Group and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen submarine export cooperation for a mutually friendly country.
On October 16, 2025, Naval Group France and MDL signed an extension of their existing MoU to further enhance cooperation for the joint export of submarines. This renewed agreement builds upon the original MoU signed in July 2023, reaffirming the long-standing Indo-French partnership in submarine design, engineering, and advanced naval technology. The extension underscores the shared vision of both firms to jointly explore and develop opportunities for exporting India-built, latest-generation Scorpène-class submarines to international partners.
The collaboration aligns with the broader Indo-French Horizon 2047 roadmap, which seeks to deepen strategic cooperation between the two nations in defense, security, and innovation, marking 25 years of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
Under this extended MoU, Naval Group and MDL will continue to leverage their complementary strengths—Naval Group’s proven expertise in submarine design and combat systems, and MDL’s robust industrial capabilities and track record in indigenous submarine construction under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Naval Group, said, “This continued partnership reflects the mutual trust and technological synergy built over years of cooperation. We remain committed to supporting MDL in enhancing India’s role in the global naval ecosystem while contributing to regional maritime security.”
Commodore S B Jamgaonkar, IN (Retd), Director of Submarines and Heavy Engineering Division at MDL, stated, “The extension of this MoU is a significant step forward in positioning India as a global hub for submarine manufacturing and export. Together with Naval Group, we aim to harness our industrial capabilities to deliver advanced and reliable platforms for partner nations.”
This extension marks another milestone in the enduring collaboration between France and India, reinforcing their joint commitment to fostering self-reliance, innovation, and strategic autonomy in the maritime defense sector. (ANI)