INS Arighat: India’s Defense Strengthens with New Nuclear Missile Submarine
Indian Navy will get its second submarine vessel of Arihant Class. INS Arighat is scheduled to be commissioned today in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior officials. Check how this submarine will strengthen the nuclear defense of the country with its special features.
INS Arighat is the second submarine in the Arihant class of nuclear-powered submarines.
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, it is expected that the Indian Navy will get its second nuclear submarine, INS Arighat or S-3, into service.
According to media sources, the second boat’s commissioning is anticipated to be attended by senior defense, national security, and military officials. The sources aware of the matter say that the commissioning is to take place in a quiet event scheduled to take place at Visakhapatnam
Who will Attend the Event?
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, head of Indian Strategic Command, and other DRDO officials will be present for the commissioning. India will be the strategic command center for the SSBN.
INS Arighat: India’s Indigenous Submarine
INS Arighat is the second submarine in the Arihant class of nuclear-powered submarines, designed and built in India. It will join INS Arihant, which has been in service since 2009.
The Indian Navy has already developed and tested long-range nuclear missiles from both submarines successfully. It is expected that the Navy will get its third nuclear submarine very soon. The other two Arihant Class submarines are planned to be completed by 2035-36.
INS Arighat: Special Features
Unlike conventional submarines, INS Arighat has some special features that makes this submarine an asset to the Indian Navy. Check the special features of the submarine in the table below:
Arihant: “Destroyer of the Enemy”
India’s nuclear-powered ballistic submarines are called the Arihant class, a Sanskrit word that means “Destroyer of the Enemy.” This name was chosen because it reflects the strategic importance of these submarines.
After considering various options, “Arihant” was selected and approved because it subtly and effectively conveys India’s determination.
Indian Navy’s Nuclear Power
In order to strengthen the Indian Navy’s long-term submarine capabilities, the Modi government has planned to build both nuclear and conventional submarines indigenously. This includes constructing six nuclear attack submarines in three phases along with developing five additional Arihant-class vessels.
The Indian Navy has already received six Kalvari-class submarines, the conventional category vessels, with 15 more scheduled for delivery under Projects 75 AS, 76, and 75 India.