India to lease 2nd Akula-class nuclear sub from Russia
India will lease a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia in a $2 billion deal, according to reports. The deal was reportedly struck on October 15 along the sidelines of the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Goa but was not announced. Notably, India already operates an Akula-class nuclear submarine, INS Chakra, which was leased in 2012 for 10 years.