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INS Arihant: India successfully test-fires submarine launched Ballistic Missile

India successfully test-fires submarine launched Ballistic Missile from INS Arihant

New Delhi: INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on Friday, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

The missile was tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with very high accuracy.

"All operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated," the ministry said.

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The successful user training launch of the SLBM by INS Arihant is significant to prove crew competency and validate the SSBN programme, a key element of India's nuclear deterrence capability.

A robust, survivable and assured retaliatory capability is in keeping with India's policy to have 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' that underpins its 'No First Use' commitment. (ANI)

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