India set to welcome INS Aridhaman, 3rd nuclear submarine, Friday

India Apr 03, 2026

India is set to welcome INS Aridhaman, its third nuclear-powered submarine, into the navy this Friday.
This marks a major step for India's defense, with Aridhaman bringing advanced stealth technology and homegrown sonar systems.
With this addition, India now has three active nuclear submarines, joining only a handful of countries with this capability.

INS Aridhaman adds 2nd-strike deterrence

INS Aridhaman strengthens India's nuclear deterrence.
The submarine is armed with second-strike power and keeping Indian waters safer.