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Indian Navy Test Fires K-4 Ballistic Missile From INS Arighaat, Enhancing Second-Strike Capability

India's second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, successfully test-fired the K-4 ballistic missile, significantly bolstering its strategic deterrence and second-strike capabilities in the face of regional threats.

INS Arighaat, Image source (ANI)
INS Arighaat, Image source (ANI)

On Wednesday, the Indian Navy successfully conducted a test firing of the 3,500 km-range K-4 ballistic missile from its newly inducted nuclear submarine, INS Arighaat.

Defense sources indicate that this test is a significant step in validating India’s second-strike capability, which is crucial for its nuclear deterrence strategy. The Navy plans to conduct additional tests of the missile system in the coming months.

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About INS Arighaat

INS Arighaat, which was commissioned in August at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, joins the INS Arihant as one of India’s nuclear-powered submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles. A third submarine, currently under construction, is expected to be inducted into service next year.

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Prior to the full-range test, the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a series of trials to test the missile’s performance from underwater platforms.

About K-4 Ballistic missile

The K-4 ballistic missile is an intermediate-range, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as part of the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy. Designed to provide second-strike capability within India’s nuclear triad, the K-4 is intended for launch from Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines, offering enhanced stealth and survivability.

With a range of approximately 3,500 kilometers, the K-4 can strike deep into enemy territory. It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead weighing up to 2,000 kilograms, though typically, a lighter payload is used for strategic purposes.

Equipped with a maneuverable re-entry vehicle (MaRV), the missile can evade missile defense systems, enhancing its effectiveness. The K-4 utilizes a solid-fuel propulsion system, offering greater stability and easier storage compared to liquid-fueled alternatives.

For precise targeting, the K-4 integrates an advanced inertial navigation system (INS) with satellite guidance, along with ring laser gyroscopes that ensure high accuracy during flight.

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