The implications of India’s newest ballistic missile submarine

Summary

1. INS Arighaat boosts India’s second-strike capability.
2. Indigenous systems and equipment.
3. Carries K-15 or K-4 nuclear missiles.
4. A fleet of three SSBNs is needed for continuous deterrence.
5. SSBN operations may affect India’s conventional naval tasks.

References

• Media Check:  the Interpreter-Media Bias Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)    
• COLLECTIONS /The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC