PT PAL: Submarine Project With France In Design Process

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT PAL revealed that the Scorpene class submarine project collaborated with France (Naval Group), continuing and is in the process of design or design.

"We are currently carrying out the design process, then strengthening the infrastructure needed and also equipment for the supply chain system," said PT PAL Indonesia CEO Kaharuddin Djenod at the ITB Bandung Campus, quoted from Antara, Saturday, October 5.

Furthermore, Kaharuddin Djenod revealed that the submarine construction project will all be carried out in Indonesia and is targeted for completion in 2028.

This Scorpene ship, he said, will later use lithium batteries, so that the durability to dive is much deeper than conventional submarines that have existed so far.

"The conventional submarine uses liquid acid, the battery," he said.

This submarine project itself is an order from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, with a total of two units.

Based on the information received, this Scorpène type submarine is planned to weigh 1,600-2,000 tons, 72 meters long, speed above 20 knots, dive depth of more than 300 meters, can be operated by 31 crews, can operate in the sea for more than 240 days per year, and can carry 18 weapons.

The signing of the submarine construction contract was carried out on March 28, 2024, for two works, with complete development in Indonesia by absorbing local human resources.