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New propulsion system to boost subs’ staying power under water almost ready: DRDO chief

India's Navy is set for a significant boost with DRDO's new air-independent propulsion system for submarines, dramatically extending submerged endurance. A land-based prototype was successfully tested, and the full system is nearing completion for installation on the 14th submari

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New propulsion system to boost subs’ staying power under water almost ready: DRDO chiefIndia's Navy is set for a significant boost with DRDO's new air-independent propulsion system for submarines, dramatically extending submerged endurance. A land-based prototype was successfully tested, and the full system is nearing completion for installation on the 14th submari
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