Russia may complete the trials of the accident-hit'Nerpa' nuclear attack submarine, which is to be leased to the Indian Navy, by the end of this year.
"The contractual timeframe is very tight. The delivery is by end of 2010. But the management of Amur Shipyard has taken the initiative to complete the work by the end of 2009, in a way to'exonerate' itself before the customer," Marina Radayeva, spokesperson of the shipyard, said.
The pre-delivery trials of the submarine are expected to be resumed next month, Radayeva was quoted as saying by Interfax news agency. She said the new delivery schedule is being discussed with the customer - Russian Naval Staff as well as with the Indian Navy, which will lease it from the Russian Navy.
According to earlier reports Russian Navy was to transfer'Nerpa' to the Indian Navy on 10- year lease in June-July this year.
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