INS Aridhaman
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: India
Source: INSIGHTS IAS
INS Aridhaman is the third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Arihant-class, developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel project. It is designed to carry and launch nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles from underwater, providing India with a credible second-strike nuclear capability. The submarine features enhanced firepower with eight vertical launch tubes, can c
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- INSIGHTS IAS
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Original status | commissioned |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | INS Aridhaman is the third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Arihant-class, developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel project. It is designed to carry and launch nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles from underwater, providing India with a credible second-strike nuclear capability. The submarine features enhanced firepower with eight vertical launch tubes, can carry K-4 or K-15 SLBMs, and is powered by an 83 MW pressurized light-water nuclear reactor, allowing it to remain submerged for months. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-07 |
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