India to Build 6 Nuclear-Powered Submarines

India to Build 6 Nuclear-Powered Submarines New Delhi (Sputnik) Dec 06, 2015 - India will commission the construction of six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), India's navy chief Adm. Robin Dhowan said. The boost to India's navy will renew the country's submarine fleet currently composed of 13 aging diesel-powered submarines and one Nerpa SSN, called Chakra locally, on lease from Russia. "The six SSNs will be constructed under the Make in India program," ... morehttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_to_Build_6_Nuclear_Powered_Submarines_999.html