Indonesia in talks with Brazil for potential acquisition of used Tupi-class submarines

 

A Tupi-class submarine of the Brazilian Navy. Photo c/o Wikipedia.

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) is said to be in advanced stage of negotiations with the Brazilian government for the potential acquisition of two Tupi-class (German Type 209/1400) diesel electric submarines from the Brazilian Navy.

The Tupi-class submarines, which have been in service with the Brazilian Navy since the late 1980s,  are in the process of being sold by Brazil as it starts to commission newer submarines to replace them.

Brazil is currently building the Riachuello-class (French Scorpene), while has shown interest in building nuclear-powered submarines in the future.

Indonesia is among a few countries interested in the submarines, with other countries being Argentina and Peru.

The TNI-AL is in the process of expanding its submarine fleet, considering both new and used submarines for its plan. 

It currently has 2 Cakra-class (German-made Type 209/1300) and 3 Nagapasa-class (Korean-made Type 209/1400). These submarines are close in design and capability to the Brazilian Tupi-class.

It also has an existing contract for 3 more Nagapasa-class with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. 

The TNI-AL has also received offers for new and used Kilo-class submarines from Russia, and is also looking at new submarines from France based on the Scorpene design.

[1] Poder Naval