Monday, January 30, 2023
  • About us
    • Write for us
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feeds
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
DefenceTalk
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
DefenceTalk
No Result
View All Result

India Launches Nuclear Powered Submarine for Trials

by Voice of America
July 28, 2009
in Navy News
2 min read
0
14
VIEWS

India has launched its first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles. The submarine, once in service, will give the country the capability to fire nuclear weapons from sea besides land and air.

The Indian navy flooded a dry dock in the southern port city of Visakhapatnam to send out the nuclear-powered submarine named Arihant, for extensive sea trials in the Bay of Bengal.

Indian PM Manmohan Singh speaks during the launch ceremony of India’s first nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant at Vishakhapatnam in India, 26 Jul 2009
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who launched the submarine, called it a “historic milestone in the country’s defense preparedness.

It has taken India nearly two decades to develop the Arihant, which means “Destroyer of Enemies.” It has been built with technical assistance from Russia.

Defense officials say Arihant is powered by a nuclear reactor, and will be armed with ballistic missiles. It will carry a crew of about 100 men.

New Delhi-based National Maritime Foundation director Uday Bhaskar says the launch is an important technological step putting India in a small group of nations capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines.

But he stresses that it could be several years before the submarine is inducted into the Indian navy.

“My sense is that it would take India anything between three and five years if everything moves as per plan and design to have a submarine that would be deemed operationally credible with nuclear propulsion,” said Bhaskar. “What is significant about the launch is that India now has publicly acknowledged its quest to acquire a nuclear submarine and has shown it has the ability to design and build such a platform.”

India already has fighter aircraft and missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. If all goes well with the trials, the Arihant will give India an underwater ballistic missile capability after the tests are conducted.

After launching the submarine, Prime Minister Singh said “we do not have any aggressive designs nor do we seek to threaten anyone.” But he said that the sea is increasingly becoming relevant in the context of India’s security interests, making it necessary to “re-adjust our military preparedness to this changing environment.’

The Arihant puts India in a small group of five nations which have built nuclear submarines. These are the United States, China, Britain, France and Russia.

India plans to build a fleet of five nuclear-powered submarines. Defense experts have estimated that India has between 50 and 100 nuclear warheads.

Tags: indiaindian navynuclear powerednuclear submarine
Previous Post

Production of KAI KT-1 Trainer to Top 50 Aircraft

Next Post

Remote base uses natural energy to power facilities

Related Posts

US Navy warship transits through Taiwan Strait

US Navy warship transits through Taiwan Strait

January 6, 2023

An American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the US Navy said, in a move likely to anger...

US Navy’s $13bn aircraft carrier embarks on first deployment

US Navy’s $13bn aircraft carrier embarks on first deployment

October 5, 2022

The US Navy's newest aircraft carrier embarked on its maiden deployment Tuesday, a milestone for a ship that has suffered...

Next Post

Remote base uses natural energy to power facilities

Latest Defense News

China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan

Senior US general warns of possible looming war with China

January 28, 2023
French Air Force Mirage 2000 jet fighter

France could meet Ukraine’s demand for fighter jets

January 27, 2023
Denmark in talks with Israel to replace howitzers donated to Ukraine

Denmark in talks with Israel to replace howitzers donated to Ukraine

January 27, 2023
Israel, Gaza militants trade missiles after deadly West Bank raid

Israel, Gaza militants trade missiles after deadly West Bank raid

January 27, 2023
Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine around late March: Germany

Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine around late March: Germany

January 27, 2023
China’s first electromagnetic satellite bears fruitful results

US targets Chinese firm for helping Russian group in Ukraine

January 27, 2023

Defense Forum Discussions

  • Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates
  • The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
  • The Royal Navy Discussions and Updates
  • Russia and the West
  • Middle East Defence & Security
  • Australian Army Discussions and Updates
  • Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0
  • Italy defence procurement, arms counter-trade and weapons exports
  • Italian Air Force Update and Topic
  • M1 Abrams gas turbine engine question.
DefenceTalk

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com

Navigate Site

  • Defence Forum
  • Military Photos
  • RSS Feeds
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com