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View all search resultsPAL, Naval Group begin construction of Scorpène submarines ahead of schedule
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A crew member of a Scorpene submarine stands on the bridge of the sail while other members work on deck in an undisclosed location in this undated picture. (Courtesy of Naval Group/-)
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tate-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia has begun the physical construction of two Scorpène-class submarines in a partnership with France’s Naval Group, marking a significant milestone in Indonesia’s push to modernize its naval defense forces.
The project entered the steel-cutting phase days ago, two months earlier than the original September target.
PAL Indonesia production director Diana Rosa confirmed the early start on Thursday, attributing it to the successful completion of the qualification phase.
"This program is a long-term investment to enhance the competence of Indonesian engineers, strengthen the national defense industry and develop a high-tech manufacturing ecosystem capable of competing globally," Diana said in a statement, as quoted by state-owned news agency Antara.
The program is a follow-up to the 2024 contract signed by the Defense Ministry, Naval Group and PAL for the construction of two Scorpène-class submarines with displacement between 1,800 and 2,800 tonnes.
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Under a comprehensive technology transfer arrangement, the entire construction and assembly process will be carried out domestically by Indonesian engineers.
