'96-hour lifeline': Matsya 6000, the Chennai sub that defies 600-bar pressure, starts next year

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Next Year

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Pressure Proof

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Depth Defier

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Indian Innovation

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Trio Team

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360 Maneuver

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Light Show

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Sound Bridge

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Mission Ready

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