Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, yesterday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy (IN) and the Brazilian Navy (BN) at Brasilia, Brazil, 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 signed on 09 December 2025 establishes a comprehensive framework for the 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, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, representatives of the Brazilian Navy and Capt. Jagmohan, Chairman & Managing Director, CMD, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
The Parties reaffirmed that the agreement would deepen defence ties, enhance submarine readiness, and support mutual strategic interests in the maritime domain. The MoU is valid for ten years from the date of signing and may be extended through mutual written consent.
