(Wikimedia Commons)India inducted its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridaman, on Friday, significantly strengthening its sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities. With INS Aridaman’s induction, India will have three operational ballistic missile submarines at sea for the first time. The indigenous SSBN (ship submersible ballistic nuclear) is designed to carry more long-range nuclear-tipped missiles than INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, which were commissioned in 2016 and 2024, respectively. The latest induction will also strengthen India’s nuclear triad. A nuclear triad refers to the ability to launch nuclear missiles from platforms in the air, land and at sea.

Source: Indian Express April 04, 2026 02:45 UTC