India launches 4th nuclear-missile submarine

India has recently launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), codenamed S4*, at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam on October 16, 2024.

Indigenous Content: The S4* submarine has nearly 75% indigenous content.

Missile Capability: It is equipped with K-4 nuclear ballistic missiles, which have a range of 3,500 km and can be launched through vertical launching systems.

Previous Submarines: India's first SSBN, INS Arihant, carries K-15 nuclear missiles with a range of 750 km. The second SSBN, INS Arighat, was commissioned on August 29, 2024, and the third SSBN, INS Aridhaman, is set to be commissioned next year.