All you need to know about K-4 nuclear-capable missile test from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat

New Delhi: In a leap forward in deterrence capability, India has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed long range nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 from a home grown submarine positioned at an undisclosed location in the Bay of Bengal, making it a strategic player in the South East Asia region.

The INS Arighaat is a 6,000-tonne nuke-powered submarine that was commissioned in the armed forces in August.

Code-named after former President APJ Abdul Kalam, the missile, with a strike range of over 3,500 km and designed for precision targeting and deterrence, is capable of striking deep into enemy territory while being launched from a stealthy underwater platform.

Developed by DRDO, the missile successfully hit its target in the Indian Ocean region with high accuracy. “The notice to airmen was issued for a range of 3,490 km, marking the missile’s full length. The weapon tested in full operational configuration covered close to the coordinated distance, demonstrating India’s technological and operational readiness,” sources said.

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