INS Chakra, a nuclear submarine leased from Russia. (Indian Navy/Wikipedia)
The Indian Navy has informed the central government of its requirement to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs),
Hindustan Times has reported.
The Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh had conveyed the same to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the latter s residence on 3 May.
The nuclear powered attack submarines are a key part of mobilising deterrent patrols in the Indo-Pacific. China had recently added 12 SSNs to its fleet.
SSNs are equipped with conventional missiles along with weapons and can efficiently go for long-distance patrols. They only need to come to the surface for food supplies and other logistical purposes.
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