A Historic Leap: INS Arihant Completes Deterrence Patrol, India’s Nuclear-Triad In Place
INS Arihant completes India's nuclear triad - the country can now fire nuclear ballistic missiles at the enemy from land, sea and air
New Delhi: India on Monday made a historic leap in its nuclear capabilities as it completed its N-triad – which simply means that the country now has the capability to launch nuclear strikes on the enemy from air, land and sea, if the need arises. The nuclear triad was completed with the N-capable INS Arihant submarine successfully completing its deterrence patrol. The announcement of the same was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mirage-2000s and Agni ballistic missiles complete the other two air and land components of India's nuclear triad.
India's new capability is a "fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail", PM Modi said in an apparent message to Pakistan, which has always tried to boast about its nuclear capability vis-a-vis India.
In his congratulatory message to the crew of Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) INS Arihant, the PM said: "Today is historic because it marks the completing of the successful establishment of the nuclear triad. India's nuclear triad will be an important pillar of global peace and stability."
"The success of INS Arihant enhances India's security needs. It is a major achievement for our entire nation. In an era such as this, a credible nuclear deterrence is the need of the hour,” he added.
While announcing the development, PM Modi said India looks at INS Arihant’s capabilities as a contributor to peace in the region and not as a threat.
"India is a land of peace. Values of togetherness are enshrined in our culture. Peace is our strength, not our weakness. Our nuclear programme must be seen with regard to India's efforts to further world peace and stability," he said.
Here are some key points about India’s indigenously-built nuclear-capable submarine:
It may be recalled here that India has expressly committed to the doctrine of Credible Minimum Deterrence and No First Use of nuclear weapons. It has also put in place a robust nuclear command and control structure.
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