💨 Abstract

India successfully tested the K-4 ballistic missile from the INS Arighaat submarine in the Bay of Bengal, marking a shift from developmental testing to deployable deterrence. The missile, with a range of 3,500 km, enhances India's nuclear capabilities and establishes the Bay of Bengal as an active nuclear deterrence space. The test was framed within India's "No First Use" policy, emphasizing operational readiness rather than signaling power.

Courtesy: theprint.in