Navantia and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have signed a memorandum of understanding in Madrid to collaborate on the Indian Navy’s four-vessel amphibious ship program, known in India as the LPD program. The agreement establishes a framework for long-term cooperation between the two companies.
According to Navantia, the proposal will draw on its LHD ship designs. The company cited the Juan Carlos I, built for the Spanish Navy, as well as the Canberra and Adelaide, delivered to the Royal Australian Navy.
The program covers four platforms for amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, as well as other naval operations. The companies plan to combine L&T’s engineering and shipbuilding capabilities with Navantia’s experience in the design and construction of surface ships and submarines.
Navantia said the partnership will also seek to develop local capabilities for building large vessels. The Spanish company has also stated its intention to support L&T, the Indian Navy and other stakeholders throughout the LPDs’ life cycle.
