Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 23 Oct 2024,Wednesday Defence
India has quietly launched its fourth indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, S-4*, amidst ongoing tensions with China and a diplomatic rift with Canada. This follows the induction of the second submarine, INS Arighaat, in August 2024, while the third, INS Aridhaman, is set for commissioning in 2025. The new submarine significantly strengthens India's second-strike capability, vital for maintaining nuclear deterrence in the region. The government has kept details of the launch discreet, focusing instead on inaugurating a naval communication facility in Telangana.
