Here are 10 things to know about the lethal weapon platform: In October 2005, India placed an order for six Scorpene-class attack submarines. The diesel-electric attack submarine can stay out to sea for 50 days. Two variants of Scorpene submarine are currently available: the CM-2000 with the conventional propulsion system, and the AM-2000 equipped with air independent propulsion. French Navy, Brazilian Navy, Malaysian Navy and Chilean Navy operate SSK Scorpene class attack submarines. Exclusive: Handicapped by red tape, Indian Navy to fit old weapons on brand new submarineOver 20,000 pages of classified data on India's Scorpene submarine leaked, says report

Source: India Today August 24, 2016 05:45 UTC