India Tests K-4 Missile from INS Arighaat, Boosts Nuclear Strike Capability

• India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 SLBM with a 3,500 km range from INS Arighaat.
• The test, near Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal, was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command.
• Developed by DRDO, K-4 strengthens India's second-strike capability and strategic deterrence.
• This is the second K-4 test from INS Arighaat, moving the system closer to full operational capability.
• INS Arighaat (commissioned Aug 2024) carries K-4, significantly enhancing India's strategic reach.

Why It Matters: K-4 missile test from INS Arighaat significantly enhances India's nuclear second-strike capability.