Not true, the original maker of the submarines were themselves in the running for the contract to upgrade these submarines but STM won. None of the upgrades are being sourced from France. Turkeys ASELAN and HAVELSAN are providing them. These are very major upgrades too, will keep these submarines relevant for decades to come.
I was refering to this article on previous page which quotes STM general manager as the source.
When were the Agosta-70 upgraded and are they still relevant for this decade and those to come ?
Agosta 70 were not upgraded and will likely be retired when Hangor class enter service. Agosta 90B are all being modernized.
i believe he’s talking about the French restrictions placed on Turkey, but depending on when this interview took place, he could be talking about Pakistan as well. Because when the contract was signed back in 2016, France and Pakistan didn’t have issues with each other, they did however develop later due to the rise of islamophobia in France as well as their increased weapon sales to India.
www.stm.com.tr
Why the 3rd one has not been signed up for modernization?
STM - Pakistan Navy AGOSTA 90B Class Submarine Modernization Project
What does the Pakistan Navy AGOSTA 90B Class Submarine Modernization Project cover? Visit the page to find out.
They’re a bit too big and old for that, would be costly. PN is inducing new SWAS already.
What do you think about STM 540 and its possible induction in PN?
Possible, PN has the need for such a type.
