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The CIM-2000 Scorpene class diesel-electric attack submarine marked an important step for Spain’s Navantia, as it entered the global submarine market with an advanced design. Some of these boats were even upgraded to AIM-2000 orders, with MESMA Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems alongside their diesel-electric drives. The Scorpene is a collaboration between France’s DCNS and Spain’s Navantia, and has been ordered by Chile (2), Malaysia (2), and India (6).

Navantia is also building its own S-80 design for the Spanish Armada. Spain’s new submarines will be larger boats with AIP systems as standard gear, as well as other important modifications. This article will cover the S-80 submarines’ capabilities and associated key events and contracts – including sub-contracts to American, British, and Italian firms. The latest contracts involve American firms, as a result of Navantia’s decision to work with Lockheed Martin…

• S-80 Submarines: Program & Schedule (i.e. Continue reading…)
• S-80 Submarines: Contracts & Events [updated]
• S-80 Stats
• Additional Readings & Sources

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