India simultaneously launched three naval vessels at Mumbai's Mazagon Dockyard: - A submarine (INS Vagsheer - a Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine) - A destroyer - A frigate Strategic Context: - The Indian Ocean has become increasingly important for global power dynamics - 95% of India's trade moves through this region -...
India to Build Four Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines
India's first Advanced Technology Vessel submarine, INS Arihant, was commissioned in August 2016, marking a significant milestone in operationalizing the nuclear triad. It carries 12 Sagarika (K-15) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with a 700 km range and nuclear-capable Nirbhay cruise missiles. Despite facing a setback in 2018 due to flooding,...