India Leases Nuclear Submarine From Russia
Credit: Russian Embassy in India
India has become the sixth country to operate a nuclear submarine with the commissioning of the leased Russian Akula II-class K-152 Nerpa on Jan. 23, contributing to the fledgling third leg of India's nuclear triad. The 8,140-ton Akula II, capable of remaining underwater for months, was rechristened...
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