 | US to dock nuclear subs in S Korea for 1st time in 40 yearsThe planned dock visits are a key element of what’s being dubbed the “Washington Declaration,” aimed at deterring North Korea from carrying out an attack on its neighbor. |
 | Submarine INS Vagir commissioned, set to give boost to Navy's ISR capabilities, special opsThe submarine also has the capability of launching marine commandos for special operations, while its powerful diesel engines can quickly charge batteries for a stealth mission, the Navy added. |
 | Built in record time, INS Vagir all set to join Naval fleet on January 23Meanwhile China has been augmenting its naval power with a continuous deployment of warships and submarines into the Indian Ocean. |
 | Indian Navy is commissioning warships by the dozen but are they battle ready?Earlier this week, INS Kiltan-Anti-Submarine Warfare stealth corvettes joined the eastern naval command but without any offensive capability which ca be useful to detect enemy submarines. |
 | INS Aridhaman to be out soon. Here’s what you need to know about nuclear submarinesLater this month, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch India’s second indigenous nuclear submarine, INS Aridhaman, following which the new vessel will get into service by 2019. |
