India's Nuclear Submarine Force Achieves Credible Deterrence with K-4 Missile

India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) have significantly enhanced the nation's strategic deterrence following a successful K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test from INS Arighaat. This 3,500-kilometer range missile allows Indian SSBNs to credibly target adversaries like China from secure patrol areas in the Bay of Bengal, bolstering India's crucial second-strike capability within its nuclear triad.

• India successfully tested the K-4 SLBM from the nuclear submarine INS Arighaat.
• The K-4 missile possesses a strategic range of approximately 3,500 kilometers.
• Enables Indian SSBNs to target mainland China from secure Bay of Bengal patrols.
• Significantly strengthens the sea-based leg of India's nuclear triad.
• Boosts India's credible second-strike capability for nuclear deterrence.
• India's SSBN fleet includes INS Arihant, Arighat, and upcoming Aridhaman.

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