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INS ARIDHAMAN
Context : India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities. Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam. Indian SSBNs : The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016.
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Context : India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities. Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam. Indian SSBNs : The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016.
Context :
- India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities.
- Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam.
Indian SSBNs :
- The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016.
- The 2nd is INS Arighaat, commissioned in August 2024.
- INS Aridhaman is the 3rd in the series, set for induction in late 2025
About INS Aridhaman
- Part of India’s effort to complete the nuclear triad (land, air, sea-based nuclear deterrence).
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Feature
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Details
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| Type |
Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) |
| Class |
Arihant-class |
| Length |
~125 m (conflicting reports: 112 m and 125 m) |
| Beam |
15 m |
| Draft |
10 m |
| Displacement |
~7,000 tonnes |
| Crew |
~95 (including officers and sailors) |
| Missile Capacity |
Capable of carrying K-4 SLBMs (3,500 km range) |
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
- Enhances India’s strike capability and nuclear deterrence.
- Strengthens India’s commitment to no first use (NFU) and credible minimum deterrence.
- Important step toward self-reliance in strategic defense systems.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Economy, Defence, Polity & Governance.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Questions from this article
Prelims practiceWith reference to INS ARIDHAMAN, consider the following statements:
- India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities.
- Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam.
- The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of INS ARIDHAMAN for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Ins Aridhaman in the news?
Context : India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, significantly boosting its strategic deterrence capabilities. Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam.
What are the key facts about Ins Aridhaman?
Indian SSBNs : The 1st SSBN is INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016. The 2nd is INS Arighaat, commissioned in August 2024. INS Aridhaman is the 3rd in the series, set for induction in late 2025 About INS Aridhaman Part of India’s effort to complete the nuclear triad (land, air, sea-based nuclear deterrence).
Why is Ins Aridhaman important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Economy, Defence, Polity & Governance and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.