With which of the following country has India signed an agreement for Chakra-III attack submarine?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Russia
Explanation:
. India signed an agreement with Russia in March 2019 for leasing the nuclear-powered attack submarine INS Chakra-III.
. The submarine belongs to the Akula-class (Project 971) and is leased for a period of about 10 years.
. This agreement is valued at approximately USD 3 billion.
. The deal strengthens India’s underwater combat capability and naval deterrence.
. Chakra-III is the third nuclear attack submarine leased by India from Russia.
Information Booster:
. Earlier submarines: Chakra-I (1988, Charlie-class) and Chakra-II (2012, Akula-II class).
. Akula-class submarines are equipped with advanced sonar, torpedoes and cruise missiles.
Additional Knowledge:
U.S.A. (Option a)
. India procures aircraft and surveillance platforms from the USA, not nuclear submarines.
Israel (Option b)
. Israel supplies defence electronics and drones, not submarines to India.
China (Option c)
. China is a strategic competitor; no defence lease agreements of this nature exist with India.