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Saturday, October 02, 2010

India to get Russian nuclear submarine in March

Akula II Class (RS Nerpa - INS Chakra)India's undersea warfare will receive a major boost after transfers its nuclear-powered K-152 Nerpa attack submarine on a 10-year lease in March next year.

The governor of the Far East Khabarovsk region told reporters in Russia Friday that the vessel is ready.

"The boat has been handed over (to the fleet) now. According to the agreement, it will be transferred to India in March next year," Vyacheslav Shport said, as quoted by the Ria Novosti.

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