However , the project was delayed due to financial problems and it appeared during 1996 that work on the submarine had stopped completely .
Construction on the first submarine started on 21 December 1993 with its launch slated for 1995 and commissioning for 1998 .
The project was delayed due to financial problems and it appeared during 1996 that work on the submarine had stopped completely .
Construction on the first submarine started on 21 December 1993 with its launch slated for 1995 and commissioning for 1998 .