INS Aridhaman | India’s New Nuclear Submarine Strengthens Nuclear Triad | Vajirao & Reddy Institute

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).

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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