Indigenous nuclear submarine to undergo missile firing tests

[Luca1]

Why 17?
Is it a tactical nuclear weapon?
With such low yield you are only encouraging your enemy to retaliate full blast & pre-empt you.
Such idea is beyond any warfare logic. I do not know of any submarine carrying tactical nuclear weapons with such low yield. Underwater assets are meant for second strike - Which are supposed to be for massive retaliation.
Hence the second strike with 17 KT is not something to write home about.

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Bragging.... Failed.

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[Hindustani78]

Indigenous module for submarines undergoing trials
http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...marines-undergoing-trials/article23274795.ece

NEW DELHI, March 16, 2018 22:02 IST
Updated: March 16, 2018 22:02 IST


All will be equipped with AIP technology in due course
The indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) module, which enhances the ability of submarines to stay under water, is in an advanced stage of trials, a senior officer of the Navy said on Friday. It is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). All submarines will be equipped with it in due course.

“The DRDO AIP is in an advanced stage of experimental trials. Once proven on shore, it has to be tested on a marine platform,” Vice-Admiral Srikanth said, speaking at the launch of a four-part series by the Discovery channel on Indian submariners to commemorate 50 years of the Navy’s underwater arm.

Asked whether the Navy would order three additional submarines, Vice-Admiral Srikanth said a decision would be made after the current project was completed. “Yes, there is speculation, and even demand, to have three additional submarines at Mazagon Dock Limited. Since we already have the production line, along with expertise, the option can be looked into. But first, the existing project should complete on time.”

Earlier, the Navy planned to install the AIP module on the fifth and sixth submarines. But delays in development meant it could not be done before the last two submarines were launched.

The first submarine Kulvari has joined the Navy. It will go for a normal refit in 2023. The next two submarines are in various stages of sea trials. Under a revised plan, the AIP module will be installed on the submarines during upgrades. However, it is a complex and costly task.

Six submarines are being made at Mazagon Dock Limited under technology transfer .