NEW DELHI: Apart from the major defence deals signed during the India-Russia summit, Russia has agreed to lease a second nuclear attack submarine to India . The Indian Navy currently operates this Akula-II class submarine called INS Chakra The INS Chakra is a 8,140 tonne nuclear powered attack submarine. India had sponsored the building and sea trials of the submarine provided it was given to the Indian Navy on lease for 10 years. It was launched as K-152 Nerpa in October 2008 and entered service with the Russian Navy in 2009. The submarine was leased to the Indian Navy in 2011.

Source: Economic Times October 19, 2016 10:52 UTC