P-76

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Navy › Procurement

Project 76 — Indigenous Conventional Submarine

PENDING

Indian Navy indigenous diesel-electric attack submarine programme with AIP and high local content

Budget

₹70,000 Cr estimate

Timeline

2024–2037+

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

90%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

CURRENT

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFP

ToC

CNC

Contract

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Procurement stalled at early stage

Strategic priority designation

Visitor suggestion verified. Wikipedia and Naval News describe Project 76 / P76 as India's indigenous conventional SSK programme for the Indian Navy. The programme entered feasibility/design-study activity in 2024 after MoD clearance to calculate the project contours; CCS sanction for detailed design was still pending in open reporting. Current open sources point to six submarines in the active plan, around 3,000 tonnes displacement, diesel-electric propulsion with DRDO AIP, indigenous sonar/communications/periscope and torpedo-tube-launched cruise missiles. Track as early design / CCS-watch, not contracted procurement.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

PM Modi Highlights Project-76: How Indigenous Submarine Program Could Transform Naval Power in the Indo-Pacific - Indian Masterminds

news.google.com · 08 Jun 2026

India’s ‘Stealth Sub’ Breakthrough: DRDO AIP Upgrade on INS Khanderi Clears Path for Indigenous Project-76 - EurAsian Times

news.google.com · 10 Mar 2026

From Project-75I to Project-76: What PM Modi's Hazira visit reveals about India's submarine plans - The Times of India

news.google.com · 06 Jun 2026

Indian Navy Project 76 Submarines Set to Combine Upgraded AIP and Lithium-Ion Tech for Extended Underwater Stealth - Defence.in

news.google.com · 11 Jun 2026

India's Project-76 Submarine Design Finalization Expected Within A Year with Focus on Stealth, AIP and Cruise Missile Strike Capabilities - Defence.in

news.google.com · 29 Jul 2025

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about P-76

Pipeline Status

Stage 0/7

Design Study / CCS Watch

Estimated Budget

₹70,000 Cr estimate

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2024–2037+

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Navy

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of P-76?▾

Project 76 — Indigenous Conventional Submarine is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Design Study / CCS Watch). Indian Navy indigenous diesel-electric attack submarine programme with AIP and high local content

What is the estimated budget or outlay for P-76?▾

The allocated budget outlay for P-76 is estimated at ₹70,000 Cr estimate.

When is P-76 expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2024–2037+.

Which agencies and companies are building P-76?▾

P-76 is developed in coordination with vendors: Indian Navy Directorate of Naval Design, DRDO, Larsen & Toubro, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.

What is the indigenisation level of P-76?▾

P-76 targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Indian Navy Directorate of Naval Design · DRDO · Larsen & Toubro · Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

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