India's 4 SSBNs: Nuclear Triad Complete, Assuring Second Strike Power

• India has achieved its 'Nuclear Triad' capability, with SSBNs (nuclear submarines) forming its most crucial and invulnerable component.
• The Arihant-class submarines, including INS Arihant and INS Arighat in service, and two more under construction/joining soon, provide India with nuclear-powered and nuclear-weapon-firing capabilities.
• Equipped with K-4 ballistic missiles (3,500 km range) and future K-5 missiles (5,000-6,000 km range), these submarines can carry 30-60+ nuclear warheads, capable of destroying continental targets.
• India's 'No First Use' policy relies on a robust 'Second Strike' capability, with sea-based nuclear deterrents being the most secure and reliable for retaliation due to their stealth.
• This strategic move positions India among elite nuclear powers, ensuring deterrence and stability amidst regional and global nuclear dynamics without engaging in an unstable arms race.

Why It Matters: India's SSBNs ensure national security via an undetectable, devastating nuclear second-strike.