India adds second nuclear missile submarine, has third on way

New Delhi expands sea-based Indo-Pacific deterrence with eye on China

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India has been expanding its fleet of submarines, such as the Vagir seen during a 2023 commissioning ceremony. © Reuters

SATOSHI IWAKI, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- India has added a second homegrown ballistic missile submarine to its fleet in the latest expansion of its nuclear deterrence.

The nuclear-powered INS Arighaat follows the INS Arihant, which was commissioned in 2016.

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