Naval base in Andhra, third nuclear sub: How India is levelling up its submarine naval force

New Delhi is planning to commission a new strategic naval base in Andhra Pradesh in 2026 with an eye on China. It is also set to induct the INS Aridhaman, its third nuclear-powered submarine with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles (SSBN), this year. Last year, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also cleared the construction of two Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs)

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