Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion

[Aditya G]

Chakra-II had a lot of maintainability problems, with was making it operationally very costly to manage. Cheaper to just lease a new submarine.

Chakra-III is reportedly coming in with a number of Indian sub-systems on-board. So like a test bed for the first pair of Project 75/77 SSNs.

I don't know how feasible Chakra-II (Nerpa) is. The last I heard she was docked in Russia, but reportedly awaiting disposal. Used extensively by the Indian navy during the 10 year lease period.

Do we know which sub is the Chakra-3? Last reports suggested Bratsk but that was denied by Saturnax

[Snehashis]

Do we know which sub is the Chakra-3? Last reports suggested Bratsk but that was denied by Saturnax

K-331 Magadan will most probably become Chakra-3.

On 10 October 2019, a decision was made instead of K-322, India plans to lease K-331 Magadan.[12] The transfer, after repair and modernization, to the lease of the Indian Navy was scheduled for 2022.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/livefist/status/1886404968711962842 ---> Much-needed clarity as India drops '3 aircraft carrier' plans, clears decks for BIG focus on homegrown nuclear-powered attack submarines.

3-Carrier Plan Shelved, India Wants Sharks ASAP
https://www.livefistdefence.com/3-carri ... arks-asap/
03 Feb 2025

The decision to throw everything at the SSN program signals a major doctrinal shift. Nuclear submarines provide greater stealth and endurance, making them more effective for power projection and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. Unlike aircraft carriers, SSNs are less vulnerable to anti-ship missiles and asymmetric threats such as drones and hypersonic weapons.

The green-lighting of India’s SSN project suggests that naval planners see submarines as a more cost-effective and survivable option for securing sea lanes and countering China’s expanding naval presence. This aligns with global trends where many modern navies are increasing their submarine fleets while reconsidering the viability of large aircraft carrier groups. With India commissioning its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Arighaat in August last year, there is confidence that the SSN program will build on the difficult gains made over decades on those programs.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/livefist/status/1886404968711962842 ---> Much-needed clarity as India drops '3 aircraft carrier' plans, clears decks for BIG focus on homegrown nuclear-powered attack submarines.

https://x.com/Firezstarter1/status/1886472730121261567 ---> Prioritisation for once.