LOK SABHA
The Government has
approved import of three Frigates from Russia to strengthen the
existing fleet of Indian Navy. The delivery of the first such
Frigate has been delayed on account of unsatisfactory performance
of one of the weapon systems. Naval personnel have been deployed
to Russia for training and for taking part in acceptance trial.
Crew of the first Frigate is being recalled due to unsatisfactory
performance of the Weapon System.
Crew of second
Frigate has been recalled after completion of training due to
delay in completion of trials.
This information
was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written
reply to Shri KH Muniyappa in Lok Sabha today.
