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India achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from INS Arighat, a nuclear-powered submarine. This achievement further strengthens the country’s strategic deterrence and underlines its growing prowess in advanced defense technologies.
Under PM Shri @narendramodi ji's visionary leadership, #India scales new heights in defense! The successful K-4 ballistic missile test (3,500 km range)from INS Arighaat reinforces our nuclear triad’s sea leg.
— Commandant (@HinduDharm94198) November 28, 2024
Salute to brilliance of @DRDO_India scientists for historic feat! pic.twitter.com/oZt85Alnzr
The missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, was launched from the Indian Navy’s second Arihant-class submarine, INS Arighat. The test demonstrated the submarine’s ability to launch nuclear weapons from underwater, a critical component of India’s nuclear triad. This triad ensures the nation’s ability to deliver nuclear strikes from land, air, and sea, boosting national security.
The test in the Bay of Bengal validated all mission parameters, including the missile’s range, accuracy, and operational readiness. Defense officials confirmed that the missile precisely hit its designated target, showcasing its advanced navigation and guidance systems.
-This is huge
— Insightful Geopolitics (@InsightGL) November 28, 2024
-#IndianNavy yesterday tested 3500 km range Nuclear capable ballistic missile K-4 for the 1st time from a submarine
-#India's latest 6000T Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat fired K-4 in the Bay of Bengal
-INS Arighaat can carry 12 K-15 (750 km), 4 K-4 & 30 torpedos pic.twitter.com/CBIbofKmje
INS Arighat, commissioned into the Navy, is a state-of-the-art nuclear submarine designed for stealth and operational efficiency. The submarine’s ability to carry and launch ballistic missiles ensures credible second-strike capability, an essential element of India’s no-first-use nuclear policy.
Defense experts lauded this achievement as a significant step in India’s strategic defense program, emphasizing its importance in maintaining regional stability and deterring potential threats. The successful test also reflects the country’s commitment to modernizing its armed forces and enhancing its technological edge.
A groundbreaking achievement by India as it carried out a test launch of the K-4 ballistic missile, showcasing its military prowess. The missile was fired from INS Arighaat, a recently commissioned nuclear-powered submarine, marking a significant milestone in the nation's defense… pic.twitter.com/tkkzDuHUQM
— Nut Boult (@NutBoult) November 28, 2024
This development highlights India’s growing self-reliance in defense technology and its efforts to safeguard national interests in an increasingly complex global security environment. The nation’s focus on strengthening its defense capabilities continues to reinforce its position as a responsible nuclear power. India’s strategic community and citizens alike celebrate this successful test as a proud moment for the nation.
