Sunday, December 29, 2019

India Wants To Modernize Its Submarine Fleet

Indian Navy’s Scorpene submarine INS Kalvari being escorted by tugboats as it arrives at Mazagon Docks Ltd, a naval vessel ship building yard, in Mumbai, on 29 October 2015. File photo: Reuters

NDTV: Press Trust India: Navy Plans To Build 24 Submarines, 6 Of Them Nuclear Powered: Report

The Navy, in its report tabled this month, stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.

New Delhi: To strengthen its underwater fleet, the Indian Navy plans to build 24 submarines, including six nuclear attack submarines, a parliamentary panel was told.

The Navy also told the panel that Medium Refit Life Certification (MRLC) of submarine Sindhuraj has been held up since the Russian side has not been able to submit bank guarantees and integrity pact due to sanctions imposed by the US.

In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.

The Indian Navy has two nuclear submarines -- INS Arihant and INS Chakra, the latter being leased from Russia.

Majority of the conventional submarines are over 25 years old. Thirteen submarines age between 17 and 32 years, it said.

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WNU editor: India has had problems with its submarine program .... India’s $2.9 Billion Ballistic Missile Submarine Was Crippled After Someone Left A Hatch Open (January 11, 2018).

More News On India's Submarine Ambitions

Indian Navy planning to build six nuclear attack submarines: Navy to Parliamentary panel -- Economic Times
Indian Navy plans to build six nuclear attack submarines: Navy to Parliamentary panel -- Live Mint
Indian Navy planning to build six nuclear attack submarines -- India today/ Asian News International
Indian Navy Plans to Build Six Nuke-Powered Submarines -- Sputnik

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