India Successfully Tests K-4 Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India successfully conducted a test of the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from the INS Arighaat. |
| Missile Type | Nuclear-capable ballistic missile |
| Range | Approximately 3,500 km |
| Platform | Submarine-launched from INS Arighaat |
| Location of Test | Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Visakhapatnam |
| Significance | First submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test from a submarine, strengthens India's nuclear triad |
| INS Arighaat | Nuclear-powered submarine, commissioned on August 29, 2024 |
| Indigenous Contributions | Systems conceptualized, designed, manufactured, and integrated by Indian scientists, industries, and naval personnel |
| Recent Missile Developments | India tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha 10 days ago |
| Hypersonic Missile Capabilities | Speed exceeding Mach 5, highly maneuverable with mid-course trajectory changes |
| Global Competitors in Hypersonics | Russia and China lead in hypersonic technology; the US is actively developing such systems |
| Strategic Focus | Enhancing military capabilities in response to China's growing military assertiveness |