India’s new nuclear-powered submarine ‘INS Aridhaman’ joins the Navy
India has inducted its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridaman, significantly strengthening its sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities.
The Indian Navy also commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri at a separate ceremony.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremonies. The inductions signify a major enhancement in India’s naval strength and maritime combat capabilities.
There was no official statement on the commissioning of INS Aridaman. Singh, in a one-line cryptic post on X Friday morning, said: “Shabd nahi, shakti hai ‘Aridaman’” – “Aridaman isn’t just a word, it is power.”
At the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri, the fourth vessel of Project 17A of the Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigates, Singh said it is a unique platform, as it fits perfectly into every role – from high-intensity combat to maritime security, anti-piracy operations to coastal surveillance, and humanitarian missions.