Source: Defence Update India
On November 5, 2018 India’s first indigenous SSBN (ship submersible ballistic nuclear) INS Arihant completed its maiden deterrence patrol, meaning that the submarine is fully ready for its role as a strategic deterrent.
Deterrence patrol refers to a submarine disappearing into the depths of the ocean, carrying its deadly cargo of nuclear-tipped missiles. The Arihant’s month-long deployment compares favourably with submarines of the US Navy which go on patrols from 30-70 days.
With the completion of the patrol, India’s strategic planners have finally achieved their longstanding ambition to have a nuclear triad, giving them multiple options if it comes to a nuclear confrontation.
A nuclear triad refers to the three components of atomic weapons delivery: strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).
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