NUCLEAR SUBMARINE NERPA INDUCTED IN RUSSIAN NAVY

 The nuclear attack submarine Nerpa has been formally inducted in the Russian Navy for subsequent leasing to the Indian Navy next spring.

 Before the submarine is commissioned as INS Chakra in March, the Indian crew would undergo training and sailing together with Russian specialists and servicemen.

 The submarine is being leased to the Indian Navy for 10 years under a $ 650 million deal.The 12,770-ton Nerpa, an Akula II class nuclear powered attack submarine, is rated one of the world’s deadliest and quietest warships.

 Nerpa is the second Russian submarine India has leased in the past 20 years.