The reason why Russia is willing to sell attack nuclear submarines is because there are too many active submarines under the water. To be honest, this thing is only effective in war. But in normal times, its deterrence ability is not as effective as a destroyer or several frigates.

After all, the warships on the sea can be seen intuitively by others. Whether it is the missile launcher or the main naval gun, this aiming can definitely make people feel nervous. But in contrast, nuclear submarines can only hide in the dark and become the target of public criticism once exposed. They usually want to scare people, but they cannot scare people. The key maintenance cost is still expensive, and it is really not cost-effective in peacetime.

Moreover, if you sell nuclear submarines to India, Russia will not be threatened. There are almost no worries.

"I am very willing, Mr. Mavie! And I think our Indian government is also honored to have this opportunity to buy the nuclear submarine from your country." The Indian Minister of Defense felt that he was so lucky today. Originally, he thought that this time he came to Russia and could negotiate an order for MiG-33 fighter jets was already very good.

Unexpectedly, Russia is so warm and hospitable that it is willing to sell its attack nuclear submarines. Even if it is expensive, they will have to take down such an opportunity. After all, it is a nuclear submarine! It cannot be built in India at all.

In fact, what the Minister of Defense didn't know is that in his previous life, Russia rented an Acura-class nuclear submarine to India for US$50 million a year. However, in the end, it was damaged by the Indians due to improper operation! The sonar equipment in the submarine was severely damaged, causing the nuclear submarine to directly lose its combat capability.

When encountering such a tragic situation, the Russian government felt helpless. It would be better to sell the nuclear submarine to India, so that even if it was damaged, they could still charge a high price for maintenance fees. If it were rented, it would be equivalent to the Indians who drove their nuclear submarines to break. Finally, they patted their butts, paid some rent, repair fees, and returned the nuclear submarine to Russia...

"Then please come with me, Minister Hasenmangarava." Mavi arranged for the Indian Minister of Defense to take a special car and then go to the Russian Northern Fleet Base. Some Russian Navy officials also thought about the plan to lease nuclear submarines. However, at Mavi's suggestion, they still decided. After all, it was not his own thing, so they would not care too much about it when used.

Maybe in the end, the nuclear submarine that could have served for another 20 years was only 10 years left due to maintenance losses. The hidden losses were only known to those who had experienced it like Mawei.

An hour later, when the Mavi convoy carried the Indian Defense Minister, General Hasenmangarava, to the base of the Russian Northern Fleet. At the port of the dock, a light gray Acura-class nuclear submarine was floating on the water to make oxygen supply.

The streamlined posture and capable outline made the Indian officers very envious. It can be seen from the eyes of everyone that the Indians really want to have this super high combat power nuclear submarine.

"Minister Hasenmangarava, this is the Type 971 attack nuclear submarine of our Russian Northern Fleet. Its existence, even the 7th Fleet of the United States, has to weigh three points. If it lurks in the Arabian Sea or near the Gulf of Bengal, it is believed that it will be a great threat to the pirates or maritime armed forces in the area." Mawei, who performed his job, introduced to the Indian Minister of Defense.

His narrative successfully reminded General Hasenmangarava of how heroic it would be if his Indian Navy could drive this Russian attack nuclear submarine. It would be like a marching in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Looking at the Pakistani Navy and the Myanmar Navy, I would still dare to follow him in India at that time, whether it would be...

"Mr. Mavie, now you can say, how much is this Akura-class nuclear submarine, your government, willing to sell it?" Indian Defense Minister Hasen Mangarava asked Mavie with a temptation in his eyes.

Whether in this life or the previous life, the Indians' obsessed with arms, and their buying and buying character will never change. Therefore, as long as they can buy 3.5th generation fighter jets, nuclear-powered submarines, and aircraft carriers, India is definitely willing to rush to buy them.

"Yes, Minister Hasenmangarava. The price of the Acura-class nuclear submarine in front of you is US$2.8 billion. Our Russian government is currently planning to sell such a ship." The cost of the third-generation nuclear submarine is not very expensive, about US$185 million. Mawei is reporting the price to a high price. He knows that Indians are stupid and have a lot of money.

"Is US$2.8 billion? Mr. Mavie, how much does it cost if we want 30 MiG-33 fighters?" Minister of Defense, Hasenmangarava, needs to do a good job of making a good calculation. Maybe this time the arms deal with Russia will bring in all the military budgets for this year and next year. But this is also worth it. After all, attack nuclear submarines cannot be bought with lanterns.

"MiG-33 fighter jets, 43 million US dollars per aircraft, 30 aircraft are 1.29 billion US dollars, plus the 971 nuclear submarine, a total of 4.09 billion US dollars." Mawei said with a faint calculation. Whether it is fighter jets or nuclear submarines, the prices he gave are much more expensive. In order to prevent the Indians from selling Russian arms to other countries, and earning the difference.

The United States suffered their losses at the beginning. It gave them a discounted price and was sold. So India was blacklisted in many countries.

"Mr. Mavie, look, if we India buy so many fighter jets and nuclear submarines from your country, can we give a discount on the price? Give it a discount? Last year, our Indian Navy supported the order for 6 frigates of your government. We can maintain a long-term cooperation relationship in the future." General Hasenmangarava, said to Mavie with emotion and reason.

"I didn't set this price, Minister Hasenmangalava. You also know that I don't have the right to do this. Some time ago, Americans also reminded us not to have arms deals with your country. I took a certain risk when I did this."

Mavie will not give India a discount. Because he expected that Indians would pay for them no matter how expensive they were. Otherwise, they would wait to be beaten by Pakistan. Nothing is more eye-catching than meeting enemies. I believe that out of hatred, the Indian Minister of Defense will consider it clearly.
Chapter completed!