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Arihant-class SSBN

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Arihant-class SSBN

The Arihant class is India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine fleet, completing India's nuclear triad. INS Arihant carries 4 K-15 Sagarika SLBMs (750 km) or 12 K-4 SLBMs (3,500 km) per boat. INS Arighaat commissioned 2024. Two more boats under construction.

Specifications

TypeSubmarine
OriginIndia
ManufacturerShip Building Centre, Visakhapatnam
Introduced2016
StatusIn service
Range999,999
Weight6,000
Crew95

History

INS Arihant commissioned 2016. First deterrence patrol 2018. INS Arighaat commissioned August 2024. India's first indigenous nuclear submarine. Critical for assured second-strike against Pakistan. K-4 SLBM with 3,500 km range under induction gives China deterrence from home waters.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
IndiaINS Arihant + INS Arighaat operationalconfirmed

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