India to induct nuclear submarine
Reuters
2012-04-04
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India becomes the sixth country in the world to operate a nuclear-powered submarine.
The INS 'Chakra II' was to be formally commissioned into its navy at its Visakhapatnam (VEE-SHA-KA-PAT-NAM) base late on Wednesday.
The Chakra II is an 8,000 tonne Russian-built Akula II-class submarine leased by India's navy.
It is the first nuclear powered submarine to be operated by India since it decommissioned a similar vessel used for training navy personnel.
India is also developing its own nuclear-powered submarine.
The sub is powered by a nuclear reactor, but does not carry nuclear weapons in accordance with international non-proliferation treaties.
Construction of the warship first began in 1993, but was delayed for about a decade due to lack of funds.
The five other countries to have nuclear powered submarines deployed are the UK, China, France, the US and Russia.
Travis Brecher, Reuters
The INS 'Chakra II' was to be formally commissioned into its navy at its Visakhapatnam (VEE-SHA-KA-PAT-NAM) base late on Wednesday.
The Chakra II is an 8,000 tonne Russian-built Akula II-class submarine leased by India's navy.
It is the first nuclear powered submarine to be operated by India since it decommissioned a similar vessel used for training navy personnel.
India is also developing its own nuclear-powered submarine.
The sub is powered by a nuclear reactor, but does not carry nuclear weapons in accordance with international non-proliferation treaties.
Construction of the warship first began in 1993, but was delayed for about a decade due to lack of funds.
The five other countries to have nuclear powered submarines deployed are the UK, China, France, the US and Russia.
Travis Brecher, Reuters
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