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New Delhi: India on Friday commissioned its new indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into service, further strengthening the naval component of the nuclear triad, authoritative sources said. India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. INS Arihant was the first boat under the SSBN project, which was followed by another boat, INS Arighat. India is among a select group of countries that possess nuclear-powered submarines. The countries that have such assets are the US, Russia, the UK, France and China.
Aridhaman carries double the missile strike capability and an extended operational range. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * INS Aridhaman, the third indigenous nuclear submarine, was inducted into the Indian Navy * It weighs 7,000 tons and is 90 per cent constructed with indigenous technology * Aridhaman carries double the missile strike capability of its predecessors Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The third indigenous nuc ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!," said the post. Also Read: India set to get bigger, deadlier nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman as Pak eyes 8 Chinese subs INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions such as INS Arig ...Read More >

New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) India on Friday commissioned its third indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly bolstering the naval component of the nation's nuclear triad, authoritative sources said. There is no official word yet on the commissioning of the boat that came amid a rapidly evolving regional security environment. India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. INS Arihant was the first boat under the SSBN project that was followed by another boat, INS Arighat. INS Arihant is India's f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: INS Aridaman, India's indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defence minister Rajnath Singh, news agency ANI reported.Meanhile, Rajnath Singh in a post on X hinting at the launch of the submarine said, ""It is not just words, it is power, 'Aridaman'!""India's sea-based nuclear deterrent is set to get a major boost with the commissioning of its third indigenously built Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman (S4), likely by April-May, defence sources said.Built under the Advanced Technology ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman. The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Scandal: Nashik 'Godman' Arrested in S*x Assault Case Was Named in 2022 Suicide Note. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!," said the post. Also Read | Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Result Today 1 PM Live: Dear Victory Friday Lottery Result of April 3, 2026 Declared Online, Watch Lucky Draw Winners List. INS Aridhaman ...Read More >

NEW DELHI: India on Friday commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, a key step towards establishing continuous at-sea nuclear deterrence and strengthening the most survivable leg of its strategic triad. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at the commissioning with a terse post on X, "It's not words but power, 'Aridhaman'!" https://x.com/rajnathsingh/status/2039911883336294676?s=46 Sources confirmed Aridhaman has been inducted, following INS Arihant (2016) and INS Arighaat (2024), taking India's operational SSBN fleet to ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridaman' is power!," said the post. Also Read | Mysuru Cloth Bag Scam: Karnataka High Court Orders Probe Against IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri Over INR 5.8 Crore Irregularities. INS Aridaman is an advanced version of th ...Read More >

New Delhi: There are 9 countries in the world that have nuclear weapons and these 9 countries include both India and Pakistan. Time and again, Pakistan has threatened to use its nuclear weapons against India. One such instance was during the recent tension between India and Pakistan, when Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif threatened nuclear attack on India. Despite having nuclear weapons, Pakistan has many weaknesses, one of them is that Pakistan cannot fire nuclear bombs from the sea. Let us tell you what is that weakness due to which Pakistan cannot fire nuclear bombs from the sea. ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!," said the post. INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions such as INS Arighaat in August 2024 and INS Arihant in 2016. Its commissioning ma ...Read More >

New Delhi: The Indian Navy received a major boost on Friday as it commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman (S4). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the ceremony, marking a historic milestone for India's maritime prowess. The ceremony was kept confidential, with Rajnath Singh hinting at the development on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Aridhaman is not just a word, but a force!" Defence sources have confirmed that India's third SSBN is operational. SSBN refers to a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine built indigenously and is capable ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman. The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!" said the post. INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pakistan is choosing weapons over the welfare of its people despite its precarious economic condition, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday, adding that India is tweaking its operational plans and strategy to tackle the expanding collusiveness between Islamabad and Beijing in the maritime domain after the land borders. "We are keeping a watch on extra-regional forces in the IOR, including the PLA Navy, their warships and research vessels, and know what they are doing and where they ...Read More >

The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy's sustained focus on strengthening its combat readiness and operational might through its ambitious fleet augmentation programme. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generationa ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) for their efforts in making India a "strong naval power." Addressing the gathering at the foundation stone laying of a large cavitation tunnel at NSTL, the Defence Minister said that the laboratory has created a benchmark in growing India's warfare and helping the country become self-reliant in this regard. "Under DRDO, the work done by NSTL is a benchmark in itself. The research being conducted here on torpedo systems, underwater mines, decoys, and ...Read More >

Important topics and their relevance in UPSC CSE exam for April 4, 2026. If you missed the April 3, 2026, UPSC CSE exam key from the Indian Express, read it here. FRONT India inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology What's the ongoing story: India Frida ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy, marking a significant step in India's strategic maritime capabilities. The INS Aridaman is the third vessel of the Arihant class nuclear submarines being built for the Indian Navy under the Project ATV at Vishakhapatnam. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Crown Friday Lottery Result of April 3, 2026 Declared Online, Watch Lucky Draw Winners List. The induction of the nuclea ...Read More >

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy, marking a significant step in India's strategic maritime capabilities. The INS Aridaman is the third vessel of the Arihant class nuclear submarines being built for the Indian Navy under the Project ATV at Vishakhapatnam. The induction of the nuclear submarine is going to further strengthen the capability of the forces. The defence minister also inducted the frigate Taragiri in the city. The inductio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a big boost for India's "second-strike capability", the country's third indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, was commissioned into the Navy on Friday, an official source confirmed to TOI.The commissioning of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), part of the classified Advanced Technology Vessel project, was not announced. However, sources confirmed that INS Aridhaman was launched at a Visakhapatnam event where defence minister Rajnath Singh and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi were present.A cryptic post on X by ...Read More >