Submarine deal with Germany in a few months with tech transfer; Navy delivered blow to Pak’s economy during Op Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who led the Indian Navy during Op Sindoor and spearheaded operations to safeguard India’s energy vessels during the Gulf conflict, is also credited with the Navy’s technological transformation, fleet modernisation and unprecedented maritime operations. On the eve of his completion of his over two-year term as 26th Chief of Naval Staff since April 30, 2024, Admiral Tripathi spoke exclusively to TOI’s Surendra Singh.Q1. Pakistan is acquiring eight advanced Hangor-class subs from China in a major fleet modernisation program. We can build nuclear subs but we need foreign collaboration for assembling conventional subs in India. Why? When…