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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar speaking to media at the undocking ceremony of first Scorpene submarine said that he is fully aware of recent deal between Pakistan and china on sale of 8 Yuan-class Type-041 conventional (non-nuclear) diesel-powered submarines .
Due to recent development we will work to fast track Project-75I said Parrikar and also he will work to make sure that current 6 Scorpene submarine under development in India are delivered by 2018.
Pakistan navy has a requirement of 15 new submarines and is also on the lookout for the purchase of surplus submarines with European navies. Pakistan already has declared its intention to equip new conventional submarines with Strategy nukes which can be fired from Naval Cruise missiles to give Pakistan Second strike capabilities.
INS Kalvari first of the Scorpene submarine will be inducted by September 2016 in Indian Navy. Defence Minister also confirmed that he will b reviewing Scorpene submarine Project on a monthly basis to make sure Project which has already been delayed by 4 years stays on track and will be meet revised delivery schedules.
Aware of Chinese submarine purchase by Pakistan: Parrikar | idrw.org
Due to recent development we will work to fast track Project-75I said Parrikar and also he will work to make sure that current 6 Scorpene submarine under development in India are delivered by 2018.
Pakistan navy has a requirement of 15 new submarines and is also on the lookout for the purchase of surplus submarines with European navies. Pakistan already has declared its intention to equip new conventional submarines with Strategy nukes which can be fired from Naval Cruise missiles to give Pakistan Second strike capabilities.
INS Kalvari first of the Scorpene submarine will be inducted by September 2016 in Indian Navy. Defence Minister also confirmed that he will b reviewing Scorpene submarine Project on a monthly basis to make sure Project which has already been delayed by 4 years stays on track and will be meet revised delivery schedules.
Aware of Chinese submarine purchase by Pakistan: Parrikar | idrw.org