‘Credible deterrence’: How India’s NEW ballistic missile sub changes regional power balance

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India’s first home-built ballistic missile submarine has completed its first patrol. Having just one such vessel may not sound like much, but for New Delhi it is a game changer.

INS Arihant (‘Foeslayer’) is the first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine, armed with nuclear-capable ballistic missiles (SSBN). Her return to port, following a 20-day patrol in early November, was met with jubilation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally congratulated “all those involved” with what he called an “accomplishment, which will always be remembered in our history.”

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