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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 12 Aug 2024,Monday Defence
India is prepared to commission its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, equipped with nuclear missiles, bolstering its strategic deterrence. Built at Vizag, the 6,000-tonne submarine will join INS Arihant, India's only other operational SSBN. This development comes as China expands its naval presence in the Indian Ocean. The project also includes constructing two nuclear-powered attack submarines with conventional weapons, awaiting final approval. India currently lags behind China, which has sixty submarines, including six Jin-class SSBNs. INS Arighat's commissioning strengthens India's nuclear triad, enhancing its deterrence posture.
