INS Arihant completes its deterrence patrol successfully; PM Modi congrats

Sakshi Chaturvedi
Published on: 5 Nov 2018 10:56 AM GMT
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New Delhi: India's first Indigenous Nuclear Submarine (INS) Arihant successfully completed its first deterrence patrol.

It has completed its nuclear triad as it achieved nuclear strike capabilities in air, land and sea.

Congratulating the crew of Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) INS Arihant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's new capability was a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail.

Modi took to twitter and stated, "Today is historic because it marks the completion of the successful establishment of the nuclear triad. India's nuclear triad will be an important pillar of global peace and stability."

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"The success of INS Arihant enhances India's security needs. It is a major achievement for our entire nation. In an era such as this, a credible nuclear deterrence is the need of the hour.

What else PM Modi stated:

  • The successful completion of its deterrence patrol "gives a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail.
  • INS Arihant will "contribute" to the atmosphere of peace in the region.
  • India is a land of peace. Values of togetherness are enshrined in our culture. Peace is our strength, not our weakness. Our nuclear programme must be seen with regard to India's efforts to further world peace and stability.

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The 6,000 tonne Arihant was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre at Visakhapatnam.

Launched on July 26, 2009 by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the submarine was commissioned in August 2016 after a series of extensive sea trials.

Sakshi Chaturvedi

Sakshi Chaturvedi

A journalist, presently working as a Sub-Editor at newstrack.com.

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