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The commissioning ceremony was held in Visakhapatnam. (Picture: X)
The commissioning ceremony was held in Visakhapatnam.
India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was commissioned into the Navy on Thursday in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who said it would further strengthen India's nuclear triad and enhance nuclear deterrence.
The commissioning ceremony was held in Visakhapatnam.
The Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the second Arihant-class submarine “INS Arighaat” was commissioned in Visakhapatnam on Thursday in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
The second Arihant-class submarine “INS Arighaat” was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh In Visakhapatnam. pic.twitter.com/KZ8MFgQlyc
— Office of the Defense Minister of India/RMO (@DefenceMinIndia) August 29, 2024
Singh was full of confidence in his speech, believing that “Ali Khat” will “further strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help establish regional strategic balance and peace, and play a decisive role in national security.”
(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)
