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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

India commissions nuclear submarine 'INS Chakra'

INS ChakraIndia today inducted the Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine 'Nerpa' into the Navy, joining the elite league of nations having such sophisticated warships.

Defence Minister A K Antony formally commissioned the Akula II class Nerpa, rechristened 'INS Chakra', into the Navy at the Ship Building Complex here.

"INS Chakra will ensure security and sovereignty of the country," Antony said after commissioning the vessel.

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