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Silent Deterrence: INS Arighat Completes Maiden Nuclear Deterrence Patrol

  • Overview: India’s second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat, successfully completed its maiden deterrence patrol, solidifying India’s nuclear triad and second-strike capability.
  • Key Points:
  • Triad Completion: Reinforces India’s credible minimum deterrence doctrine by ensuring a robust, survivable sea-based nuclear retaliatory strike capability.
  • Strategic Footprint: Capable of carrying K-15 (Sagarika) and the advanced K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), effectively bringing hostile strategic assets within range.
  • Indo-Pacific Power Projection: Elevates India’s naval stature in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amidst growing extra-regional naval footprints.
  • Classified Technology: Showcases advanced indigenous miniaturized Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Source Link: Indian Navy Strategic Command

  • Q2. The ‘K-4’ missile, intended to be armed on Arihant-class submarines, is a:
  • A) Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile
  • B) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
  • C) Short-range torpedo decoy
  • D) Surface-to-Air point defense missile

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