The outgoing Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma on Tuesday announced that few months from now, the first indigenous nuclear attack submarine INS Arihant (Destroyer of Enemy) will be put into the Sea for trials.
Here is what he said: "Commissioning of the nuclear attack
submarine INS Chakra on 23rd Jan this year was a momentous occasion, as we are
now part of a select group of six nations that operate SSNs. Chakra has added
considerable punch to our maritime power and will aid in developing future
concepts of naval operations in this very critical sphere. You are aware that
the Arihant is steadily progressing towards its operationalisation, and we hope
to commence sea trials in the coming months.
Given our unequivocal “no-first-use commitment” a retaliatory strike
capability that is credible and invulnerable is an imperative. The Indian Navy is poised to complete the
triad, and our maritime and nuclear doctrines will then be aligned to ensure
that our nuclear insurance comes from the sea."
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