Indian Navy to rush in assets to help Singapore in case of submarine disasters Abhishek Bhalla
Indian Navy will rush in to help Singapore in case of a submarine disaster or emergency under the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation signed between the two countries on Wednesday.
India and Singapore have signed the agreement as part of enhancing defence cooperation.
At the Defence Minister s Dialogue held through video conference, Indian and Singaporean defence ministers witnessed the signing of the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation between the two Navies, a joint statement said.
The Indian Navy, now having the capability to rescue submarines that are in distress and are unable to come to the surface, will press into action its deep-sea submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV) if such a situation arises for the Singapore Navy.