India unlikely to lease second Akula-class SSN from Russia

India is increasingly unlikely to lease a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia due to persistent delays in the delivery of INS Chakra III, originally expected by 2025 but now revised to 2028. The offer involved leasing another Akula-class boat to operate alongside Chakra III. However, any new lease would arrive too late to justify its value.