Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Explained

The Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is a planned class of midget submarine for the Indian navy.[1] Under this programme the Indian Navy will acquire 2 midget submarines for use as Swimmer Delivery Vehicles. These submarines will be used for conducting underwater special operations by MARCOS.[2] Both submarines will be constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The cost of procuring the two SDVs will be around ₹2,000 crore.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Midgets' on navy mind. https://archive.today/20150424054015/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141026/jsp/nation/story_18966193.jsp%23.VTnLONKqqkp. dead. 24 April 2015.
  2. Web site: 6 Made-in-India Submarines for Navy for 53,000 Crores.

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