We will find out all this," the minister said.India is also asking DCNS to disclose the extent of the leak that reportedly took place in France. The leaked data shows various profi les of operations, from steady underwater to moving at different speeds. This data would help enemy units identify and target the submarineOne way to detect a submarine underwater is to listen for the sound its propellers make. Leaked data states till which speed the Scorpene can travel and different depths without making this cavitation signature. Gives the enemy crucial data to plan combat missions against the ScorpeneWhile data on the Scorpene submarine has been leaked, French manufacturer DCNS has several more projects in India that may be impacted.

Source: Economic Times August 24, 2016 20:03 UTC