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Out of its existing fleet of submarines, India has limited rescue capability wherein eight personnel at a time can be rescued from a distressed submarine. India and the United States (US) have agreed for utilizing the US Navy’s Global Submarine Rescue Flyaway Kit to facilitate rescue of crew members from disabled submarine. A total amount of US$ 734,443 has been paid to USA for initial certification of submarines and to cater for minor structural modifications.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri Janardhana Poojary in Rajya Sabha today.
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