With INS Arihant, India rises under the sea
6 years, 2 months ago

With INS Arihant, India rises under the sea

Deccan Chronicle  

At the turn of the last decade of the 20th century, when the once-mighty Soviet Union had already broken into 15, there were only five countries with nuclear vessels out of 157 designated naval nations — China, France, Russia, Britain and the United States — with India nowhere in the reckoning. With 25 nuclear-powered strategic missile submarines and 83 nuclear-powered attack submarines, the US Navy stood at the top of the list, followed by the Royal Navy’s eight Vanguard and Resolution class nuclear strategic missile subs and three types of 13 nuclear attack subs, usually deployed between the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. The French Navy followed the Anglo-Saxon fleet with five nuclear; turbo-electric L’Inflexible strategic missile boats and five Rubis class nuclear attack subs. Reportedly, India’s “fleet of up to five nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines ” containing missiles of 5,000-km-plus range, does augur well for the Asian giant. According to the US defence department’s 2017 annual report on Chinese military power, the PLA Navy has commissioned four Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile subs, and a fifth, with “modified hull structure, designated… as Type 094A … under construction”.

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Indian Navy takes delivery of sixth and last Scorpene-class submarine Vaghsheer
6 days, 7 hours ago

Indian Navy takes delivery of sixth and last Scorpene-class submarine Vaghsheer

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on Thursday handed over the sixth and last submarine of the Scorpene class to the Indian Navy. The MDL in a statement said, “The Acceptance Document was signed by Sanjeev Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director MDL and Rear Admiral R Adhisrinivasan, Chief Staff Officer, Western Naval Command in the presence of Commanding Officer, …

Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief

India Today  

The Indian Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine programme has been approved by the government and the first such submarine will be ready by 2036, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday. The Navy Chief further said that the recent commissioning of INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, marked a critical milestone in the Navy's nuclear deterrence capability. Notably, …

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from INS Arighaat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from INS Arighaat

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a test firing of the 3,500 km-range K-4 ballistic missile from its newly inducted nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. This upgrade makes INS Arighaat a formidable addition to India’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet, providing the country with greater flexibility and strength in its strategic defense posture. India's nuclear submarine India's nuclear submarine fleet includes the …

India successfully tests nuclear-capable 3,500 km range ballistic missile from submarine INS Arighaat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India successfully tests nuclear-capable 3,500 km range ballistic missile from submarine INS Arighaat

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile with a range of 3,500 km from the recently inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat. The Indian Navy had inducted the submarine in August in the Vishakhapatnam-based Ship Building Centre. The sources said that prior to the full-range test of the missile, the DRDO had carried out …

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific

India TV News  

India has successfully launched its fourth nuclear-powered submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam. The submarine, dubbed S4*, boasts 75% indigenous components and features 4 ballistic missiles with a range of 3,500 km. This deployment strengthens India's nuclear deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, as it enhances the country's strategic command and control capabilities and provides excellent stealth …

Arighat induction revives ‘no first use’ debate
4 months, 1 week ago

Arighat induction revives ‘no first use’ debate

Hindustan Times  

India has just inducted its second indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat. India will now have two SSBNs – INS Arihant and INS Arighat -- patrolling the high seas as a crucial part of the country’s nuclear triad and second-strike capability. Why, some wonder, is India investing in expanding its nuclear ballistic missile submarine capability when it should …

INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear ballistic missile submarine, commissioned into service
4 months, 2 weeks ago

INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear ballistic missile submarine, commissioned into service

The Hindu  

India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighaat, was commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. “The Arighaat will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, establish strategic balance and peace and play a decisive role in the country’s security,” Mr. Singh said at the induction ceremony. The completion of …

India commissions INS Arighaat, sharpens nuclear deterrence
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India commissions INS Arighaat, sharpens nuclear deterrence

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Thursday commissioned its second indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighaat, at Visakhapatnam, with defence minister Rajnath Singh asserting that it “will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.” Union defence minister Rajnath Singh …

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned

Live Mint  

India commissioned its second nuclear-powered missile submarine on Thursday. The Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine programme is a closely guarded project with only sparse details available for public consumption. In October 2022 it made headlines after the Defence Ministry indicated that INS Arihant had carried out the successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Bay of Bengal with …

INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear submarine to be commissioned on August 29
4 months, 2 weeks ago

INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear submarine to be commissioned on August 29

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to commission India’s second Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear submarine, at Visakhapatnam at the secretive Ship Building Centre in the Eastern Naval Command on Thursday. The boat christened as INS Arighat, translated to ‘destroyer of the enemy’, with pennant number S3, is the second in its class after INS Arihant, which was commissioned in …

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighat or S-3, in the presence of top officers including Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at a quiet event in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, according to people aware of the matter. India will now have two SSBNs – INS Arihant and INS Arighat -- patrolling the …

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines
5 months ago

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: With 'Project Delta', its plan to augment its submarine fleet, delayed beyond 2027 due to Russia’s war with Ukraine, the Indian Navy has approached the government for approval to build two nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarines or SSNs to deter the country’s adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. As reported by Hindustan Times earlier, India’s second nuclear-powered nuclear missile-armed submarine, SSBN …

‘Germany well positioned in Navy’s submarine deal’
6 months ago

‘Germany well positioned in Navy’s submarine deal’

The Hindu  

German submarine manufacturer TKMS was initially not inclined to bid for the Indian Navy’s mega deal for six conventional submarines under Project-75I due to the “terms and conditions”, but later entered the fray as the German government backed the project, said the company’s India head Khalil Rahman on Wednesday. He said they successfully demonstrated the Air Independent Propulsion capability, the …

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 3 months ago

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

With Chinese Navy expected to increase its footprint in Indian Ocean through logistics support bases from Straits of Malacca to Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy has asked the Modi government for muscling up its strength by building another aircraft carrier, three nuclear powered submarines and six diesel-electric conventional submarines to tackle the PLA challenge. Indian MiG-29 K fighter makes a …

Explained: Indian-made Scorpène-class submarine INS Vagir and its features
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Indian-made Scorpène-class submarine INS Vagir and its features

The Hindu  

The story so far: INS Vagir, the fifth of the Kalvari-class submarines under Project-75, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy at a time when China is making forays into the strategically important Indian Ocean region. Named after the sand shark to represent the submarine’s stealth and fearlessness, qualities the Navy calls synonymous with the ethos of a submariner, INS …

If there is war in the Indian Ocean, will Indian Navy submarines match up to the task?
2 years ago

If there is war in the Indian Ocean, will Indian Navy submarines match up to the task?

Firstpost  

The capability of the Pakistan Navy is less than that of its counterpart in India, but it is trying to steal a march on the Indian Navy. Defence experts believe that the time has come for India to further enhance its underwater capabilities Karachi: In the war between India and Pakistan in 1971, the Indian Navy destroyed the PNS Ghazi …

Road To 2047: India Is Gradually Strengthening Its Naval Power In High Seas Amid Challenges
2 years ago

Road To 2047: India Is Gradually Strengthening Its Naval Power In High Seas Amid Challenges

ABP News  

The Indian Navy was enriched with two most powerful warships last week. Though the Indian Navy aims to acquire a fleet strength of 200 warships by 2027, the present strength of 150 requires serious attention from the country’s strategic planners. Under Project 75, the Indian Navy commissioned its fifth of the six Scorpene submarines of INS Kalvari class, with the …

Indian navy welcomes fifth Scorpene Submarine 'Vagir', to be commissioned soon
2 years ago

Indian navy welcomes fifth Scorpene Submarine 'Vagir', to be commissioned soon

India TV News  

The fifth submarine of the Project – 75, Kalvari Class submarines, Yard 11879 was delivered to the Indian Navy today, 20 Dec 22. Launched on 12 Nov 20, Vagir commenced the sea trials on 01 Feb 22 and it is a matter of great pride that she has completed all major trials including the weapon and sensor trials in the …

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India
2 years, 2 months ago

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India

Hindustan Times  

Reports of the successful test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile by INS Arihant, India’s sole operational nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine, on October 14, should convey an uplifting message of reassurance to the public. Although INS Arihant undertook its first, notional, “deterrent patrol” in 2018, impressive visuals of the missile launch demonstrate Arihant’s fully-operational status as well as its crew’s proficiency. …

Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant carries successful launch of ballistic missile
2 years, 3 months ago

Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant carries successful launch of ballistic missile

India TV News  

INS Arihand test fire: India's nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant on Friday carried out a successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Bay of Bengal with a "very high accuracy", the defence ministry said. "INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile on October 14. "The successful user training launch of the SLBM by …

France backs out of India's key submarine project, a day before PM Modi's visit
2 years, 8 months ago

France backs out of India's key submarine project, a day before PM Modi's visit

India TV News  

Highlights French company Naval Group said it is unable to participate in Centre's P-75I project Under this project, six conventional submarines are to be domestically built for the Indian Navy The development has come a day before PM Modi's visit to France French company Naval Group on Tuesday said it is unable to participate in Centre's P-75I project, under which …

India Quietly Launches 3rd Arihant-class Nuclear-powered Submarine, Can Carry 8 Ballistic Missiles: Report
3 years ago

India Quietly Launches 3rd Arihant-class Nuclear-powered Submarine, Can Carry 8 Ballistic Missiles: Report

News 18  

India has launched its third Arihant-class a nuclear powered Submarine in Visakhapatnam. According to the Janes Defence Weekly, the new boat, referred to as the S4, is slightly bigger than INS Arihant and can carry at least 8 K-4 ballistic missiles. The magazine’s December 29 report states that the S4 submersible ballistic nuclear submarine was launched on November 23 and …

An analysis on what should be the submarine procurement policy of India
3 years, 2 months ago

An analysis on what should be the submarine procurement policy of India

Op India  

The recent Australian rejection of a long-sought deal with the French for the acquisition of 12 Short-fin Barracuda class submarines at a huge cost of $50 billion has kick-started chatter on India buying them instead. To develop and integrate into production of indigenous Vertical Launch System, Air Independent Power, Advanced SONAR to detect enemy submarines, Stealth and acoustic signature reduction, …

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt

India Today  

The Indian Navy will operate a mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines in the future to deal with the threats around the country, according to a senior government official's statement on Monday. The announcement comes against the backdrop of the Australian Navy's decision to cancel its USD 90 billion deal with France for building conventional submarines and opt for …

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays
3 years, 3 months ago

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays

The Hindu  

Australia’s announcement to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the tripartite arrangement with the U.K. and the U.S. puts the spotlight on India’s own submarine efforts, ongoing tender for manufacturing six conventional submarines with technology transfer under Project-75I and the indigenous programme to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines. However, both the conventional and nuclear-powered projects were delayed and the first vessel was …

EXPLAINED: As Def Min Plans For 6 New Subs, What You Need To Know About Size Of India's Under Water Fight
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINED: As Def Min Plans For 6 New Subs, What You Need To Know About Size Of India's Under Water Fight

News 18  

The Centre has set the ball rolling for the production of six conventional submarines even as its fleet is a fraction of what is operated by China. Compare this with China’s reported fleet size of between 70-80 submarines, of which at least six are SSN with the People’s Liberation Army Navy also said to have four SSBN and at least …

First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India
3 years, 7 months ago

First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India

India Today  

In a major boost to the government's bid to indigenise the defence sector, the first three nuclear attack submarines planned to be built by the Indian Navy would be 95 per cent made in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security is considering the Navy proposal worth over Rs 50,000 crore for indigenously building three nuclear attack submarines which would be …

Understanding the 'Sub Text': A Deep Dive into ​India's Rs 43,000 Crore Project 75-I
3 years, 7 months ago

Understanding the 'Sub Text': A Deep Dive into ​India's Rs 43,000 Crore Project 75-I

News 18  

It took 21 years. And there was a palpable sense of relief in the Indian Navy headquarters as the central government’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of six conventional submarines. Not enough subs India has 15 conventional submarines and one nuclear sub. The Indian Navy recently inducted three of the six French-origin Scorpene submarines that have been made under …

Navy Pitches for 6 Nuclear Attack Submarines to Counter Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
3 years, 8 months ago

Navy Pitches for 6 Nuclear Attack Submarines to Counter Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region

News 18  

The Indian Navy has informed the government of its requirement to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines to counter challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the new strategic frontier, which has received recognition by the Quad, European Union and the United Kingdom. Following the Combined Commanders Conference on March 4 in Kevadia, Gujarat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh had stated the need …

India successfully tests nuclear capable K4 ballistic missile from INS Arihant
4 years, 11 months ago

India successfully tests nuclear capable K4 ballistic missile from INS Arihant

India TV News  

The test fire of 3,500-kilometre range ballistic missile known as K-4 from a nuclear capable submarine was successful, sources in Defence Research and Development Organsiation said on Sunday. The missile developed by DRDO would be equipped on indigenous Indian Navy Ship Arihant, which is nuclear-powered submarine. These missiles, once inducted, will be the mainstay of the Arihant class of indigenous …

India, Russia seal $3 billion deal for nuclear-powered attack submarine
5 years, 10 months ago

India, Russia seal $3 billion deal for nuclear-powered attack submarine

India TV News  

India on Thursday sealed a $3 billion deal with Russia for leasing of a nuclear-powered attack submarine for the Indian Navy for a period of 10 years, military sources said. The first Russian nuclear-powered submarine -- christened INS Chakra -- was taken in 1988 under a three year lease. The deal for the Chakra III came days after Indo-Russian joint …

India, Russia to sign $3bn lease for Akula-class submarine: Deal shows despite new partnerships, old ties hold strong
5 years, 10 months ago

India, Russia to sign $3bn lease for Akula-class submarine: Deal shows despite new partnerships, old ties hold strong

Firstpost  

India is set to sign a deal on Thursday with Russia to lease an Akula-class submarine for the Indian Navy. The nuclear submarine — that is being called INS Chakra III — is likely to be ready, after refurbishment, by 2025 India is set to sign a deal on Thursday with Russia to lease an Akula-class submarine for the Indian …

As INS Arihant completes its first deterrence patrol, Indian defence scientists need to be applauded
6 years, 2 months ago

As INS Arihant completes its first deterrence patrol, Indian defence scientists need to be applauded

Op India  

The U.S. Navy officially embraced the concept of nuclear submarines when it rolled out the USS Nautilus in 1954. India arrived fifty-years late to the nuclear submarine party when it first launched INS Arihant, a 6,000-tonne “technology demonstrator” in 2009 and commissioned it seven years later. Even though Arihant did not suffer the same fate as the USS Thresher or …

INS Arihant, India’s first ballistic missile submarine fully operational, completes first deterrence patrol
6 years, 2 months ago

INS Arihant, India’s first ballistic missile submarine fully operational, completes first deterrence patrol

Op India  

INS Arihant, India’s first indigenous nuclear submarine, has completed its first deterrence patrol. Congratulating the crew and everyone else involved in achieving this feat, Prime Minister Modi said the success of INS Arihant would enhance India’s security needs. — Narendra Modi November 5, 2018 INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. It …

India completes nuclear triad with INS Arihant’s first patrol
6 years, 2 months ago

India completes nuclear triad with INS Arihant’s first patrol

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday triumphantly announced that India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arihant, has successfully completed its first deterrence patrol and that the success of the submarine “gives a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail”, in his first comments on the top-secret Advanced Technology Vessel project. “True to its name, INS Arihant …

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