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French DCNS to join hands with Indian Pipavav Shipyards

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

The French firm is working on manufacturing six Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy in partnership with state-owned Mazagon Dockyards Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.

"The two companies have decided to establish a strategic partnership for bringing DCNS technologies, methods and skills into Pipavav. The focus of the teaming is to build the highest state of the art strategic assets including modern warships for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard," a DCNS release said here.

Speaking on the partnership, DCNS Chairman and CEO Patrick Boissier said, "This strategic partnership with Pipavav demonstrates DCNS

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First Published: Jun 11 2012 | 7:15 PM IST

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