K-4 ballistic Missile

About K-4 ballistic Missile: 

• It is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range of around 3,500 km.
• It is a solid-fuelled missile which was tested at least five times in the last few years from submersible platforms.
• The successful launch of the K-4 missile adds another layer of strength to India’s nuclear triad, which includes land-based missiles, air-launched nuclear weapons, and submarine-launched platforms.
• It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• Significance: It provides a major boost to India’s nuclear deterrence and strategic capabilities.

Key facts about the INS Arighaat

• It was commissioned in August 2024.
• It is India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN),following India's first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant.
• It was constructed at the Indian Navy's Ship Building Centre (SBC) in Visakhapatnam.
• It can carry up to four nuclear-capable K-4 SLBMs (Submarine Launched ballistic Missile) with a range of over 3500 kilometers or twelve conventional warhead K-15 SLBMs with a range of about 750 kilometers.

Q1: What is the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

The DRDO is an agency of the Government of India responsible for the research and development of technology and equipment related to defense and military applications. Established in 1958, DRDO operates under the Ministry of Defence and plays a crucial role in enhancing India's defense capabilities by developing advanced technology, systems, and products.

News: India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from INS Arighaat