A strange decision. I mean why would we want N subs when 1 N sub = 4-5 AIP equipped subs. Unless we are planning global ambitions(even then N subs would be debatable against some of the other options) even qings would be able to fire nukes.
Besides AIPs would be more than enough to stay submerged for long time in an Indo-Pak conflict and be much quieter. Anyways i guess PN admirals know what they are doing.
Besides AIPs would be more than enough to stay submerged for long time in an Indo-Pak conflict and be much quieter. Anyways i guess PN admirals know what they are doing.