Indian Navy Successfully Tests K-4 Ballistic Missile from INS Arighaat
The Indian Navy achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday by successfully test-firing the K-4 ballistic missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,500 km, from the newly-inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat. This test strengthens India's second-strike capability, an essential component of its nuclear deterrence strategy.
Highlights of the Test
Submarine-Launched Missile Test
The K-4 missile test demonstrates India's advanced capabilities in submarine-launched ballistic missile systems, further solidifying its strategic defense posture.
INS Arighaat's Role
Inducted in August at the Vishakhapatnam-based Ship Building Centre, INS Arighaat joins INS Arihant as one of two nuclear-powered submarines in the Indian Navy capable of launching ballistic missiles.
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