INS ARIDHAMAN
Context :
- India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities.
- Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam.
Indian SSBNs :
- The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016.
- The 2nd is INS Arighaat, commissioned in August 2024.
- INS Aridhaman is the 3rd in the series, set for induction in late 2025
About INS Aridhaman
- Part of India’s effort to complete the nuclear triad (land, air, sea-based nuclear deterrence).
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Feature |
Details |
| Type | Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) |
| Class | Arihant-class |
| Length | ~125 m (conflicting reports: 112 m and 125 m) |
| Beam | 15 m |
| Draft | 10 m |
| Displacement | ~7,000 tonnes |
| Crew | ~95 (including officers and sailors) |
| Missile Capacity | Capable of carrying K-4 SLBMs (3,500 km range) |
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
- Enhances India’s strike capability and nuclear deterrence.
- Strengthens India’s commitment to no first use (NFU) and credible minimum deterrence.
- Important step toward self-reliance in strategic defense systems.
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