Overview

JFD provides the Indian Navy with a fully integrated, high-availability submarine rescue capability across its two key bases: Mumbai (West) and Visakhapatnam (East). Delivered under a Government Owned / Government Operated / Contractor Maintained (GOOGCM) model, the system ensures rapid deployment, deep-sea operational readiness, and full procedural integration with the Indian Navy.

This partnership reflects JFD’s proven ability to deliver and maintain complex submarine rescue solutions across diverse global maritime environments.

Challenge

India required a reliable, dual-location rescue capability capable of supporting operations across both eastern and western naval commands. The system needed to deliver rapid deployment, deep-sea functionality, and seamless integration with existing Indian Navy platforms and protocols, while maintaining a high level of system availability and compliance.

Solution

JFD delivered two Fly-Away Submarine Rescue capabilities, each comprising:

• Submarine Rescue Vehicles (Tiger 9 & 10):
  • Operating depth: 650m
  • Rescue capacity: 14 personnel

Launch and Recovery System (LARS)

LARS Integrated Decompression Chamber (DDC):

• • Capacity up to 90 personnel
• SMD ATOM Intervention ROV
• Side Scan Sonar (Towed Array)
• Ancillary and auxiliary equipment, including:
  • Aircraft loading systems
  • Mobile generators

JFD also provides:

• Training of Indian Navy operational crews
• Continuous availability of a SQEP-certified team of maintainers

Value to Customer

• 98% system availability, ensuring continuous readiness
• Ongoing delivery of Sea Acceptance Trials and intensive training programmes
• Conducted multiple successful mating exercises with both rescue targets and active Indian Navy submarines
• Enhanced the Indian Navy’s operational confidence and global submarine rescue assurance