12 August 2013

News Story: INS Arihant nuclear reactor activated


NEW DELHI (PTI): In a major step towards completing its nuclear triad, India activated the atomic reactor on-board the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant paving the way for its operational deployment by the Navy.

"The nuclear reactor on-board the INS Arihant has been made critical (activated) last night," sources said on the development of the nuclear submarine.

Nuclear triad is the ability to fire nuclear-tipped missiles from land, air and sea.

After the nuclear reactor is activated, the agencies concerned can work towards readying the warship for operational deployments soon.

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