India on Friday commissioned its new indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into service, further strengthening the naval component of nuclear triad.While India has proven air and land-launched nuclear capabilities, it is now focusing on boosting its underwater nuclear prowess. INS Arihant is India’s first home-made nuclear submarine. It was launched in July 2009 and was quietly commissioned in 2016. The navy commissioned its second indigenous SSBN, INS Arighaat, in August 2024 The SSBN stands for ship submersible ballistic nuclear or nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.India’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. What is your take on India’s naval power ?

