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NEW DELHI (PTI): India's only Russian-origin nuclear submarine INS Chakra is facing problems with its critical components affecting its operational readiness.
The 8,000-tonne submarine has been facing problems with its critical components and Russia has been asked to provide the parts for the vessel which need to be replaced, Navy sources told PTI.
However, they did not divulge the components which would have to be replaced but indicated they are critical for the operations of the submarine.
India had inducted the Akula-II Class 'Nerpa' nuclear submarine in its inventory in April 2012 at the Vishakhapatnam-based Eastern Naval Command. It was renamed 'Chakra' by the Indian Navy.
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