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INS Arihant
The Logic of India’s Warship Numbers
By Ajai Shukla
In addition to their economic, constabulary, and diplomatic responsibilities, Indian warships are constantly preparing for their primary warfighting role.
INS Arighaat and India’s Quest for Strategic Deterrence
By Mrityunjay Goswami
With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities.
The AUKUS Deal and India’s Submarine Dilemma
By Rahul Jaybhay
India’s quest for SSNs to ensure true deterrence against China will only be fulfilled with external assistance.
India Tests K-4 Submarine-Launched Missile, Pushing Its Sea-Based Deterrent Forward
By Ankit Panda
The K-4 will arm India’s ballistic missile submarines.
India to Test Fire Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile test launch from a submerged platform off the coast of Andhra Pradesh is slated to take place this Friday.
India Issues Tender for Heavyweight Torpedoes for Kalvari-Class Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A tender for the procurement of 100 heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy was reportedly issued earlier in July.
Report: India, Russia Sign $3 Billion Nuclear Attack Submarine Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia have reportedly signed a $3 billion lease agreement for a nuclear-powered attack sub today.
India, Russia To Sign $3 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a $3 billion lease agreement for a nuclear-powered attack sub on March 7, according to local media reports.
India’s Submarine Fleet Still Lacks Modern Heavyweight Torpedoes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
There has been little progress in the procurement of new heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet.
Indian Navy Boomer Completes 'First Deterrent Patrol'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically built nuclear-powered ballistic missile sub has completed its first deterrent patrol.
India Test Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles From Submerged Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
With the recent test firing of three submarine-launched ballistic missiles, India is inching closer to completing its nuclear triad.
INS Arihant and the Agni V: A Look at Recent Developments in India's Nuclear Forces
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What on earth happened to INS Arihant and what does the fifth test of the Agni V mean?
INS Arihant Accident Raises Questions About the Sustainability of India's SSBN Force
By Robert Farley
The Indian Navy finds out how difficult the business of operating a sea-based nuclear deterrent can be.
India's Lone Arihant-class SSBN Has Been Out of Service for Months
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy has a serious submarine operations problem.
India Launches Second Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was quietly launched in November.
India to Launch 2nd Strategic Nuclear Sub by End of 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s second ballistic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine will be likely launched this November or December.
Is India's Submarine Fleet Defenseless?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s most advanced submarines still lack adequate armament.
Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to test launch an intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the end of the month.
Could India's Arihant-class SSBN Lead to Strategic Instability in South Asia?
By Robert Farley
Are India's deterrent needs served appropriately with the Arihant-class?
India Quietly Commissions Deadliest Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-ever indigenously built nuclear armed submarine was reportedly quietly commissioned in August.
Why New Delhi Should Revise Its Nuclear Doctrine
By Amit R Saksena
It's time for India to rethink its no first use policy.
India Successfully Tests Intermediate-Range Nuclear-Capable Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
With the successful launch of a K-4 from the Arihant's on-board silo, India steps closer to its nuclear triad.
India’s Undersea Deterrent
By Saurav Jha
What role will India’s expanding submarine fleet play?
India Successfully Tests New Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India successfully test-fired the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile earlier this month.
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