INS
ARIGHAAT : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NEWS:
India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from INS
Arighaat
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
India successfully tested the K4 nuclear-capable
ballistic missile from the submarine INS Arighaat, with a 3,500 km range,
solidifying its nuclear triad capability. This enhances India's second-strike
and strategic deterrence posture.
K4
Missile Test and India’s Nuclear Triad
K4
Missile Test Highlights
- Successfully tested from the nuclear-powered submarine INS
Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal.
- K4 missile has a range of approximately 3,500 km, enhancing strategic deterrence.
- Marks India’s first submarine-based test of a Submarine-Launched
Ballistic Missile (SLBM).
- Conducted off the coast of Visakhapatnam, showcasing advancements
in maritime security.
- Establishes India as one of the few nations with a nuclear triad
(land, air, sea-based nuclear strike capability).
- Strengthens India’s second-strike capability, crucial for
nuclear deterrence.