The Indian Navy’s two Project 877EKM (Nato Kilo-class) diesel-electric submarines are expected to undergo a modernisation programme in the Zvyozdochka shipyard, aimed to extend the submarines’ operation life for another ten years.

RIA Novosti cited Zvyozdochka’s general director, Vladimir Nikitin, as saying that the company is expected to receive at least two submarines by mid-2015 for repairs and upgrades for service life extension.

The refit programme, worth about $80m, includes overhaul of hull submarines’ structures, as well as installation of improved control systems, sonar, electronic warfare systems and an integrated weapon control system.

The modernised submarines will also feature 3M-54 Club-S (SS-N-27) anti-ship cruise missiles, the Indian-developed USHUS sonar, the CCS-MK radio communications system and the Porpoise radar.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.
"The company is expected to receive at least two submarines by mid-2015 for repairs and upgrades for service life extension."

Russia has built ten Kilo-class submarines for the Indian Navy and has already overhauled five of them in INS Sindhuvir (S58), INS Sindhuratna (S59), INS Sindhughosh (S55), INS Sindhuvijay (S56) and INS Sindhurakshak (S63).

See Also:

The submarines have a surfaced displacement capability of 2,300t, a maximum diving depth of 300m and can cruise at a surfaced speed of 10k with a range of 6,000nm.

Powered by diesel-electric propulsion with two diesel generators and one propulsion motor, the 877EKM-type submarine features MGK-400 sonar, active radar with a target separation system, as well as a radar warning receiver and a direction finder.

Known for being quiet boats, the Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines have also been purchased by China, Iran, Poland, Romania and Algeria.

Defence Technology