- Overview: The Indian Navy has solidified its ultimate underwater deterrence. Today, the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighat successfully test-fired the K-4 ballistic missile, fully completing India’s nuclear triad.
- Key Points:
- Massive Strike Range: The K-4 missile can hit targets up to 3,500 kilometers away. This means an Indian submarine can silently patrol the deep Indian Ocean while keeping distant enemy targets at risk.
- The Silent Guardian: Nuclear submarines like INS Arighat do not need to surface for air. They can remain hidden underwater for months, making them nearly impossible for enemy radar to track.
- Second-Strike Capability: A “nuclear triad” means a country can launch nuclear weapons from land, air, and sea. If India ever faces a surprise attack, this submarine guarantees a devastating counter-strike from the ocean depths.
- Made in India: Developed entirely by DRDO, this missile proves India no longer relies on foreign powers for its most critical strategic weapons.
- Q1. The K-4 missile, designed specifically for India’s nuclear submarines, belongs to which category of weapons?
- Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
- Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
- Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
- Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
