Manohar Parrikar to review progress of Scorpene submarine project

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will review the progress of the much-delayed Scorpene submarine project during his visit to the Western Naval Command early next week.

Parrikar is set to travel to Mumbai on April 6 on his first official visit to the city as Defence Minister.

Defence sources said he will visit the Western Naval Command and undertake a detailed briefing by top officials there. The key takeaway will be his visit to Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), where six Scorpene submarines are being built, with the help of French firm DCNS.

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