NEW DELHI (PTI): With the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant set to be launched for sea trials in few weeks, India will soon complete its nuclear triad giving it the capability to respond to nuclear strikes from sea, land and air-based systems.
Indian Navy sources said INS Arihant was going through harbour acceptance trials phase where it did not face any hiccups and was ready for the sea trials, which are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
"INS Arihant will provide us with the option for sea-based strategic deterrence, the third leg of the triad," Assistant Chief of Navy Staff (Submarine) Rear Admiral L Sarat Babu told reporters.
Attaining a nuclear triad would be significant for India, which has a 'no first-strike' policy regarding the use of its nuclear weapons and requires a strong retaliatory capability as a deterrence.
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