Russian Nuclear Sub Leased By India

The Indian Navy has added a Russian Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (K-152 Nerpa) to its fleet through a 10-year lease deal with Russia.

Russia has reportedly leased a nuclear-powered submarine to India.

The RIA Novosti and Interfax news agencies said Friday the Nerpa submarine manned by an Indian crew has sailed to India.

The sub had an accident that killed 20 Russian seamen during sea trials in 2008. Its fire-extinguishing system activated in error, spewing Freon gas that suffocated the victims and injured 21 others.

Officials have blamed the accident on human error, but details of the official investigation have been kept under wraps.

By: Shelldrake