Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) on Wednesday said it has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy and the Brazilian Navy to strengthen cooperation in the maintenance of Scorpène-class submarines and other naval ships, marking a significant milestone in India–Brazil defence collaboration. The tripartite MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for exchange of technical information, maintenance philosophies, industrial practices, spare parts support, and personnel training, aimed at enhancing operational availability and lifecycle support for Scorpène-class platforms operated by both India and Brazil. The MoU was signed by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, representatives of the Brazilian Navy, and Capt. Jagmohan, CMD, MDL. The parties will actively share knowledge related to maintenance procedures, repair methodologies, special tools, equipment, and lifecycle support for submarines and military ships. The MoU enables collaboration across the defence supply chain, including manufacturers, technology providers, spare part suppliers, and shipyard infrastructure developers. The agreement promotes partnerships in R&D, technological innovation, and training, covering weapon systems, machinery, and other critical naval technologies.
