Indian Navy plans to build 24 submarines of which 6 would be nuclear powered
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December 29: In order to strengthen its underwater fleet, the Indian Navy plans to build 24 submarines, including six nuclear attack submarines, a parliamentary panel was informed by the Navy.

In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet. The Indian Navy has two nuclear submarines — INS Arihant and INS Chakra, the latter being leased from Russia. Majority of the conventional submarines are over 25 years old. Thirteen submarines age between 17 and 32 years, it said.

“Eighteen (conventional) + six SSN (nuclear attack submarines) are planned but the existing strength is 15 and one is available on lease,” The. six nuclear attack submarines along with the Arihant Class SSBNs which are nuclear-powered submarines and equipped with nuclear missiles. The nuclear attack submarines are also planned to be built indigenously in partnership with private sector industries.