Russian is going to lease out the nuclear-powered Nerpa (Seal) submarine (NPS). The ship will be handed over to the Indian Navy before the end of this year, Interfax agency reports citing a source in the Russian Pacific Fleet HQ.
According to the source, a mixed crew of Russian and Indian nationals is aboard the ship. "Along with preparation for the ship’s transfer, carrying out various tests, the Indian crew is being trained," the source said.
The Nerpa put to sea on Aug. 20th for the next phase of training of the Indian crew, RIA Novosti reported citing Amur shipbuilding enterprise.