Navy to get Russian nuclear submarine before yearend

The Indian Navy is all set to receive a major boost when the much-awaited Akula-II class 'Nerpa' nuclear attack submarine would be handed over by Russia this month end on a 10-year lease. "We had......

Russia hands over nuclear submarine to India

Russia has handed over a new nuclear powered submarine armed with torpedos and cruise missiles to India and the vessel has set sail for home with a mixed crew of Indian and Russian sailors. The......

India to receive Russia's Nerpa submarine in 2010

India will receive its first new generation Nerpa Akula-II class nuclear attack submarine by March next year on a ten-year lease with the vessel being inducted into the Russian navy prior to its......

No Russian submarines now for India

In what could be a major setback to India's defence preparedness, Russia has indefinitely postponed the delivery of Akula-II class Nerpa nuclear submarine, citing that sea trials were still......