The company Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a major contract with the Indian Navy for the supply of heavy Black Shark Advanced torpedoes (BSA), which will be integrated into the six submarines of Scorpene-class currently in service with the Indian Navy.
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The information was confirmed in an official statement published by the Italian naval group.
The agreement, valued at over 200 million euros, represents the largest contract in WASS’ history and was entered into in the year the company celebrates its 150th anniversary. Deliveries of the systems are planned to take place between 2028 and 2030, with production concentrated at WASS’ facility in Livorno, which is recognized as a center of expertise in subsea systems.
Black Shark Advanced is already in operational use with the navies of Italy and six other countries, and has established itself as an international reference in terms of performance, reliability and cost reduction throughout its life cycle. According to Fincantieri, the system is characterized by innovative operational capacities and advanced technological solutions, which strengthens the Italian industry’s position in underwater defense.
In addition to the delivery of the heavy torpedoes, the contract also includes the delivery of the launch system for the Scorpène-class submarines, as well as maintenance equipment and associated spare parts. The package aims to ensure integrated and comprehensive support to the Indian Navy, and to increase the fleet’s operational capacity and logistical sustainability.
For WASS, the agreement also represents a strategic opportunity to expand its presence in the Indian market, which is considered a priority by Fincantieri. The company sees the initiative as a step towards the development of future synergies and opportunities for cross-selling within the maritime and defense-related sector.
Commenting on the announcement, Pierroberto Folgiero, Managing Director and CEO of Fincantieri, stated that the contract marks a strategic advance for the group in India. According to him, the country has a central place in the company’s long-term international growth strategy and is considered one of the most dynamic maritime hubs in the world.
Folgiero also emphasized the importance of strengthening lasting industrial and institutional partnerships in the region in a context of increasing global maritime security, and affirmed Fincantieri’s commitment to establish itself as a reliable long-term partner of the Indian Navy.
Source and images: Wass / Fincantieri. This content was created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors.
