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Thursday, July 08, 2010

Indian Navy issues RFI for Submarine Mine Laying Equipment

INS SindhughoshThe Indian Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to vendors and manufacturers of Submarine Mine Laying Equipment (SMILE) to augment the existing capabilities of its diesel-electric submarine fleet.

The RFI indicates that the SMILE should be a blister system capable of laying 24 ground mines and withstanding the maximum underwater speeds of the submarine.

Each system should have a glass-reinforced plastic casing designed to fit the contours of the submarine.

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