India recently enhanced its maritime strategy with the INS Arighaat. This submarine is the second in the Arihant class. It strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence amid regional tensions with China and Pakistan. The INS Arighaat carries K-15 ballistic missiles, which can strike targets 750 kilometers away. It complements the INS Arihant, contributing to India’s nuclear triad. […]
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