India’s second nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat commissioned
The Hindu
India’s second nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat commissioned. It as an achievement for the nation and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government’s unwavering resolve to achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned India’s second Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) submarine, INS Arighaat, at the secretive Ship Building Centre (SBC) at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) here on August 29 (Thursday).
It was commissioned in presence of top defence, national security and military officials.
In his address, Mr. Singh exuded confidence that INS Arighaat would further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.
He described it as an achievement for the nation and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government’s unwavering resolve to achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector.
Mr. Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Navy, the DRDO and the industry for their hard work and synergy in achieving this capability. He termed this self-reliance as the foundation for self-power. He appreciated the fact that the country’s industrial sector, especially MSMEs, received a huge boost through this project, and more employment opportunities had been created.
Recalling former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s political will, which put India on a par with a nuclear weapon State, the Defence Minister said, “Today, India is surging ahead to become a developed country. It is essential for us to develop rapidly in every field, including defence, especially in today’s geopolitical scenario. Along with economic prosperity, we need a strong military. Our government is working in mission mode to ensure that our soldiers possess top-quality weapons and platforms made on Indian soil.”
INS Arighaat, meaning ‘destroyer of the enemy’, with pennant number S3, is the second in its class after INS Arihant, which was commissioned in August 2016. This enhances India’s nuclear triad capabilities and deterrence power in all the three sectors such as land, sea and air.
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