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India's Silent Warrior: INS Aridaman Joins Nuclear Fleet
3 Apr
Summary
- INS Aridaman, a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, has been commissioned.
- This commissioning strengthens India's naval nuclear triad capabilities.
- India joins a select group of nations with nuclear-powered submarines.
India has commissioned INS Aridaman, a newly built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, enhancing its naval nuclear triad. This development marks a significant step in India's closely guarded submarine program, which includes previously launched vessels INS Arihant and INS Arighat. The commissioning ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took place at a naval base in Kerala.
INS Aridaman's induction follows successful sea trials. India is now among a select group of countries, including the US, Russia, UK, France, and China, that possess nuclear-powered submarines. While India already has established air and land-based nuclear capabilities, this advancement underscores a strategic focus on bolstering its underwater nuclear deterrence.
