"Indigenous nuclear ballistic submarine INS Aridaman would be commissioned very soon," CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said during a press conference ahead of the Navy day celebrations.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday in the annual Navy Day press conference said that the launch of the nuclear-capable missile test from the INS Arighaat was successful. "India had carried out a test of the missile and the launch was successful. The agencies concerned are exam
According to Defence sources, the test results are being analysed after which the officials concerned would be briefing the top military and political leadership.
The INS Arihant is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine made by India, commissioned in 2018, while the INS Arighaat is the second SSBN, commissioned last week into the Navy by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Rajnath Singh exuded confidence that 'Arighaat' will further strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.