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India & Brazil Forge Naval Submarine Pact
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- India's Mazagon Dock signed an MoU with the Indian and Brazilian Navies.
- The agreement focuses on Scorpene-class submarine maintenance.
- Collaboration will extend to defence manufacturing and innovation.
State-run Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. announced on December 10, 2025, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy and the Brazilian Navy. This strategic alliance is designed to bolster cooperation between the three entities, with a primary focus on the maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines and other naval vessels.
The agreement, detailed in a regulatory filing, outlines a framework for collaboration across several key areas. These include exploring joint procurement opportunities, facilitating the exchange of expertise in the defense manufacturing sector, and engaging in collaborative research, development, and technological innovation initiatives.
This development signifies a deepening of defense ties between India and Brazil, leveraging Mazagon Dock's shipbuilding capabilities to support naval operations and advancements in maritime technology for both nations.
