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Ballistic missile-carrying nuclear-powered submarine

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Indiaplace1INS Aridhamantopic1Sea-launched ballistic missilestopic1Multiple independently targetable warheadstopic1Nuclear deterrenttopic1War on the Rocksorganization1
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  • SECURITYMay 5 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    Practice Makes Deterrence: India’s Next Nuclear Challenge at Sea

    India's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, entered service on April 3, 2026, enabling India to maintain continuous deterrent patrols at sea. With this third submarine and demonstrated multiple independently targetable warhead capabilities, India has completed the sea leg of its nuclear deterrent and enhanced its ability to deliver unacceptable damage in response to a nuclear strike.