India’s recently commissioned submarine, INS Arighaat, has successfully tested a K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile. This test, which took place in the Bay of Bengal on November 27, 2024, represents a major development in India’s strategic military capabilities.
“India successfully launched the missile in a test that they conducted. We shall soon know the results of the authorities’ investigation into the missile’s trajectory. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the head of the Navy, confirmed it on Monday, however there are still little specifics available regarding the missile’s route.
Concerns about the Chinese Navy’s growing influence in the Pacific and its effects on India’s maritime security were discussed by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. He underlined that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and other extra-regional forces operating in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are being closely observed by the Indian Navy.
Additionally, the nation is still on high alert because to Pakistan’s expanding military might.
The K-4
The second submarine in India’s Arihant-class, INS Arighaat, was put into service in August 2024. Unlike its predecessor, INS Arihant, which carried 750-kilometer-range K-15 missiles, INS Arighaat is outfitted with cutting-edge technologies that improve its operational capabilities.
India’s second-strike capacity must be validated by this test in order to maintain a credible nuclear deterrence. India’s nuclear triad—the ability to fire nuclear bombs from land, the air, and the sea—is strengthened by the successful launch from a nuclear submarine.
To further evaluate the performance of the K-4 missile system, the Indian Navy intends to carry out more tests. India’s strategic defense posture is strengthened by the K-4’s successful integration with INS Arighaat, which also helps the country’s efforts to strengthen national security in the face of regional concerns.
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