New communication facility for Indian nuclear submarine fleet

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Indian navy commissioned a new VLF communication center to facilitate communication between its nuclear submarines that will stay submerged for months.

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Nuclear-powered submarines, armed with nuclear-tipped missiles, in turn, are considered the most effective and difficult-to-detect nuke platform since they can operate underwater at long ranges for months at end.

Navy gets new facility to communicate with nuclear submarines prowling underwater - The Times of India

 

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There was another positive development on India's nuclear submarine fleet. India conducted what appears to be final round of test for its K4 missiles that will be fitted on its Arihant class nuclear powered and armed submarines.

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has test-fired the nuclear capable K-4 missile from the indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arihant, the New Indian Express reported, citing a reliable source Friday. According to the report, it was a "highly successful" test, carrying a dummy payload but in full operational configuration from INS Arihant.

The test was conducted with due support from Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The missile was reportedly fired from the onboard silos of INS Arihant from a depth of 20 metre.

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DRDO's nuclear capable K-4 underwater missile test-fired again, this time from INS Arihant: Report