India Successfully Tests K-4 Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile from INS Arighaat
New Delhi [India], November 28 : The Indian Navy successfully test-fired the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from the newly-inducted nuclear submarine, INS Arighaat, on Wednesday.
According to defence sources, the test results are currently under analysis, and officials will soon brief top military and political leaders. This milestone is considered vital for validating India’s second-strike capability, a critical component of its nuclear deterrence strategy.
INS Arighaat, inducted into the Navy in August this year at the Vishakhapatnam-based Ship Building Centre, is the second nuclear submarine in India’s arsenal capable of firing ballistic missiles. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted extensive trials of the missile system on underwater platforms before this full-range test.
Sources revealed that the Navy is planning further tests of the K-4 missile system. The Indian Navy’s fleet of nuclear submarines includes INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, with a third submarine already launched and expected to be inducted next year.
This test underscores India’s commitment to enhancing its strategic defence capabilities and reinforces its position as a key player in global nuclear deterrence.
