India adds second nuclear missile submarine, has third on way

 

 India adds second nuclear missile submarine, has third on way

NEW DELHI -- India has added a second homegrown ballistic missile submarine to its fleet. The INS Arighaat is equipped with nuclear missiles with an estimated range of 750 kilometers.
 
"Arighaat" is a Sanskrit term that means "destroyer of enemies."
 
The Arighaat "will further strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, [and] help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the commissioning ceremony last week in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
 
"It is essential for us to develop rapidly in every field, including defense, especially in today's geopolitical scenario," Singh said. "Along with economic prosperity, we need a strong military."
 
In 2003, India released its official nuclear doctrine, which included a "no first use" policy.