The Scorpène class of submarines has three subtypes:[4] The Chilean and Malaysian boats are fitted with the TSM 2233 Mk 2 sonar.

Naval Group is also developing second-generation hydrogen fuel cell AIP modules for future Scorpène models.

[11] However, on 30 August 2016, a court in New South Wales temporarily banned The Australian from releasing any more confidential data on the Indian Scorpène-class submarines.

[12] Naval Group filed a complaint against the newspaper with the Supreme Court of the State of New South Wales in Australia.

Under a technology transfer agreement, the state-owned Mazagon Docks in Mumbai was to manufacture the submarines, and deliver them between 2012 and 2016, however the project is running six years behind schedule.

[6] In August 2016, over 20,000 confidential pages of the submarine's manual were leaked by Australian media,[16] stirring up a controversy about the impact to India's ambitions of fielding a blue-water navy.

The deal was expected to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France on Bastille Day, 14 July 2023.

[28] On 10 February 2022, the Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto and his French counterpart Florence Parly witness the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kaharuddin Djenod, CEO of PT.

PAL and Naval Group regarding the plan to purchase Six Scorpène submarines with AIP (Air-independent Propulsion) along with weapons and spare parts as well as training.

[29][30][31] In October 2023, Naval Group renewed its proposal by offering the latest variant called Scorpene Evolved equipped with a complete lithium-ion battery (LIB) setup, enabling it to operate for 80 days without resurfacing and travel over 8,000 nautical miles.

Scorpene Evolved boasts a reduced acoustic signature and can sustain its maximum speed for extended periods, distinguishing it from the previous variants.

[35] Talks are still ongoing between Egypt and Naval Group regarding the procurement of the Scorpène 2000-class submarine along with a transfer of technology (TOT) agreement.

[37] On 18 December 2019, Lorenzana said that the Philippines is one step closer to acquiring the French submarine after signing an agreement with France sought to enhance both country's maritime defense.

This has caused conflicts and controversies between Naval Group and Navantia, as the latter is still involved in the construction of the submarines sold to India, Malaysia, and Chile, while the S-80 is offered on the export market.

The dispute was settled when Navantia gave up export rights on the Scorpène class, leaving Naval Group with sole responsibility for the project.