22.1.14

Of Underwater N-Deterrents....

India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, Arihant, will head for “comprehensive sea and weapon trials” within a month, a big leap toward the country completing its nuclear triad — the ability to launch strategic weapons from land, air and sea, a navy official said.
The 6,000-tonne Arihant is moving closer to kicking off patrols, armed with nuclear warheads, this year.
The Indian submarine will be equipped with the K-15 missile, capable of delivering a nuclear warhead up to 750 km.
Two more nuclear-powered submarines are in the works to reinforce India’s strategic deterrent force at sea.

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