The data leak about the Scorpene-class submarines’ secret combat capabilities has turned the spotlight back on the Rs 23,562 crore project and its importance for the Indian Navy. SignificanceThe navy is betting on the Scorpene project to sharpen its underwater attack capabilities. The Communist neighbour operates 53 diesel-electric attack submarines, five nuclear attack submarines and four nuclear ballistic missile submarines. DelayThe navy was supposed to induct its first Scorpene submarine in 2012. DCNS plans to compete for the lucrative project with an advanced version of its Scorpene submarine.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2016 07:41 UTC