India commissions 2nd nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arighat into service

Fifa124 said:
India needs SSNs to protect its SSBNs effectively. The unique capabilities of SSNs—such as high speed, endurance, and versatile mission profiles—make them ideal for ensuring the survivability of India’s strategic deterrent.
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Yes SSN is must... it give us deadly attack capability to take out enemy naval assets with long endurance due to nuclear propulsion.... Basically if SSBN is like a strategic bomber then SSN is like fighter jet....
 
Pingle said:
Is the 3rd once called Aridaman?
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Yes
And its expected to be delivered in early 2025

India set to commission third N-powered ballistic missile submarine in 6 months: Report
The third SSBN is slightly bigger than the first two, INS Arihant & INS Arighaat, and capable of carrying more long range nuclear-tipped missiles.
August 30, 2024 / 13:54 IST

Amid the ongoing border standoff with China, India is planning to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) in six months to further bolster its sea-based leg of the nuclear weapons triad, the Times Of India reported on Friday.

The report comes a day after the formal induction of the second such boat into the Strategic Forces Command as INS Arighaat at Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

The third SSBN is currently undergoing trials ahead of her commissioning as INS Aridhaman early next year, the report said. The third SSBN is slightly bigger than the first two, INS Arihant & INS Arighaat, and capable of carrying more long range nuclear-tipped missiles.

Citing sources in the know, the TOI report says that INS Arighaat is also capable of carrying some K-4 missiles, which have a strike range of over 3,000-km, unlike her forerunner INS Arihant that is armed only with the 750-km range K-15 missiles

Crucial for credible strategic deterrence amid the continuing confrontation with China, SSBNs are capable of staying submerged for months and thus act as the most secure, survivable and stealthy platforms for second-strike capabilities. These submarines also act as a deterrence for adversaries planning a surprise first strike.

The second Arihant-Class submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024 at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

In his address, Singh exuded confidence that ‘Arighaat’ will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.

The minister also recalled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s “political will” that put India on a par with nuclear weapon states by conducting the Pokhran-II tests in 1998.

“Today, India is surging ahead to become a developed country. It is essential for us to develop rapidly in every field, including defence, especially in today's geopolitical scenario. Along with economic prosperity, we need a strong military. Our government is working on mission mode to ensure that our soldiers possess top-quality weapons and platforms made on Indian soil” he said.

INS Aridhaman and the fourth under-construction SSBN will be even more potent. With a 7,000-tonne displacement and 125 metres long, they will be able to carry larger number of K-4 missiles.

The submarines were built under the classified advanced technology vessel project launched in 1990s at a cost of over Rs 90,000 crore.

 
Justin TruDont said:
Yes
And its expected to be delivered in early 2025

India set to commission third N-powered ballistic missile submarine in 6 months: Report
The third SSBN is slightly bigger than the first two, INS Arihant & INS Arighaat, and capable of carrying more long range nuclear-tipped missiles.
August 30, 2024 / 13:54 IST

Amid the ongoing border standoff with China, India is planning to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) in six months to further bolster its sea-based leg of the nuclear weapons triad, the Times Of India reported on Friday.

The report comes a day after the formal induction of the second such boat into the Strategic Forces Command as INS Arighaat at Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

The third SSBN is currently undergoing trials ahead of her commissioning as INS Aridhaman early next year, the report said. The third SSBN is slightly bigger than the first two, INS Arihant & INS Arighaat, and capable of carrying more long range nuclear-tipped missiles.

Citing sources in the know, the TOI report says that INS Arighaat is also capable of carrying some K-4 missiles, which have a strike range of over 3,000-km, unlike her forerunner INS Arihant that is armed only with the 750-km range K-15 missiles

Crucial for credible strategic deterrence amid the continuing confrontation with China, SSBNs are capable of staying submerged for months and thus act as the most secure, survivable and stealthy platforms for second-strike capabilities. These submarines also act as a deterrence for adversaries planning a surprise first strike.

The second Arihant-Class submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024 at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

In his address, Singh exuded confidence that ‘Arighaat’ will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.

The minister also recalled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s “political will” that put India on a par with nuclear weapon states by conducting the Pokhran-II tests in 1998.

“Today, India is surging ahead to become a developed country. It is essential for us to develop rapidly in every field, including defence, especially in today's geopolitical scenario. Along with economic prosperity, we need a strong military. Our government is working on mission mode to ensure that our soldiers possess top-quality weapons and platforms made on Indian soil” he said.

INS Aridhaman and the fourth under-construction SSBN will be even more potent. With a 7,000-tonne displacement and 125 metres long, they will be able to carry larger number of K-4 missiles.

The submarines were built under the classified advanced technology vessel project launched in 1990s at a cost of over Rs 90,000 crore.

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3rd SSBN in just next 6 months..... I can't believe this is India 🇮🇳
 

India continues to build up it's indengious weapons capability in particular the navy

Vikrant carrier was inducted last year and third carrier is being planned

Now the second Arihant class nuclear powered sub has been sent to sea with 4 long range ballistic missiles or 15 medium range missles to give India the devastating nuclear Triad that only handful.og the richest nations possess

So many times we hear of nuclear sabre rattling from neighbours so this is a gentle reminder that India has massive nuclear arsenal which cannot be stopped in a MAD scenario

Four more nuke subs to join next few years
 
harpy1 said:

India continues to build up it's indengious weapons capability in particular the navy

Vikrant carrier was inducted last year and third carrier is being planned

Now the second Arihant class nuclear powered sub has been sent to sea with 4 long range ballistic missiles or 15 medium range missles to give India the devastating nuclear Triad that only handful.og the richest nations possess

So many times we hear of nuclear sabre rattling from neighbours so this is a gentle reminder that India has massive nuclear arsenal which cannot be stopped in a MAD scenario

Four more nuke subs to join next few years
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India needs to demonstrate by operating in philippines sea and south China sea ...

Till than - it will be half cooked

Operating in indian ocean is not challenging for IN.
 
A big day, Have a beer in Arighat's name.
 
Cryptonian said:
Not exactly. ARI means enemy in Sanskrit
Now other part is prefix.. like hant.. ghat.. daman.. all these mean something in line of to kill, dominate , assasinate etc
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Arihant : Topmost jain Mythological figure..
It does mean : Destroyer of Enemies..But the enemies here are your own weakness.
 
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