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Date of Event: Nov 29, 2024

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India Tests K-4 Missile from INS Arighaat; Check the Range?​

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India Tests K-4 Missile from INS Arighaat; Check the Range?
India's nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) was reportedly successfully tested from the newly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. The test was carried out in the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday morning off the coast of Visakhapatnam.

With a 3,500-kilometer striking range and solid fuel, the K-4 missile was fired from the 6,000-ton submarine.

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K4 Missile Launched from INS Arighaat​

Although the test has not been officially confirmed, sources close to the situation told to media sources confirmed that the K-4 missile was fired during the drill.

As per the media sources, the missile test was carried out by INS Arighaat, which was put into service on August 29. This launch from a fully functional submarine marks a significant milestone for India's naval capabilities, as the K-4 missile had previously only been tested from underwater pontoons.

Public Warning Issued Before the Launch​

According to insiders who spoke to the media, the test findings will be closely examined to ascertain whether the missile accomplished its intended requirements. India had previously announced a public area warning and notice to airmen (NOTAM) for an intermediate-range missile test in the Bay of Bengal between November 27 and 30. The missile launch followed that announcement. India conducted this missile test in order to strengthen its strategic defense posture.


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Significance of INS Arighaat​

India's second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, greatly enhances the nation's nuclear deterrence. The submarine may carry nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles, or SSBNs as they are known in the navy. The more sophisticated K-4 missiles, which have a strike range of 3,500 km, can be carried by INS Arighaat in contrast to India's first SSBN, INS Arihant, which is equipped with K-15 missiles with a 750 km range.


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K-6 Hypersonic Missile for India: Gamechanger awaits sea trials as country set to join elite club of US, Russia, China, UK​

Edited By Vinod Janardhanan
Published: Jun 27, 2025, 17:25 IST | Updated: Jun 27, 2025, 17:25 IST

The K-6 hypersonic missile can surpass the Brahmos missile (in picture)​

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The intercontinental ballistic missile is set to even surpass the Brahmos missile. Here is what you should know about the K-6 hypersonic missile​

K-6 hypersonic missile of India: India is close to conducting sea trials of its ambitious K-6 hypersonic missile, according to media reports. Being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , the missile can deploy from India's upcoming S-5 class nuclear submarines. The intercontinental ballistic missile is set to even surpass the Brahmos missile in speed and range. Here is what you should know about the K-6 missile, which when deployed, will help India fight adversaries like Pakistan and China more effectively.

What is K-6 hypersonic missile being developed by India?​

The K-6 hypersonic missile can surpass the Brahmos missile (in picture) Photograph: (Others)​

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The intercontinental ballistic missile is set to even surpass the Brahmos missile. Here is what you should know about the K-6 hypersonic missile​

K-6 hypersonic missile of India: India is close to conducting sea trials of its ambitious K-6 hypersonic missile, according to media reports. Being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , the missile can deploy from India's upcoming S-5 class nuclear submarines. The intercontinental ballistic missile is set to even surpass the Brahmos missile in speed and range. Here is what you should know about the K-6 missile, which when deployed, will help India fight adversaries like Pakistan and China more effectively.

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What is K-6 hypersonic missile being developed by India?​

K-6, the most advanced missile to date, is being developed by India at DRDO's Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad. The submarine-launched hypersonic ballistic missile will enhance India's strategic and nuclear deterrence capabilities. The S-5 class nuclear submarines from which the K-6 will be launched would be larger and more powerful than the existing Arihant-class submarines. S-5 class submarines can carry heavier warheads and multiple missiles.

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Hypersonic speed of K-6​

When developed, the K-6 will be capable of reaching hypersonic speeds, measured at Mach 7.5 or more than 9,200 kilometres per hour. The missile's operational range is 8,000 km, which means it can strike deep inside enemy territory in just minutes.
The hypersonic speed is also significant as the missile can evade most missile defence systems, giving hardly any time for adversaries to react

The K-6 missile features Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This will enable a single missile to strike multiple targets with precision, thus providing it with enhanced effectiveness in both offensive and deterrent capacities.


The missile is designed to carry both nuclear and conventional warheads. It can be used in a variety of combat scenarios.
The K-6 is a significant upgrade from earlier Indian submarine-launched ballistic missiles or SLBMs such as the K-4 (range of 3,500 km) and K-5 (up to 6,000 km). It will surpass the BrahMos missile in both speed and destructive capability. It is designed to be over 12 metres in length with over 2 metres of diameter.

India to join hypersonic missile club​

When K-6 missile becomes operational, India will be joining an elite list of countries that possess or are developing advanced hypersonic and MIRV-equipped missile systems. These countries are United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom.
The missile will complement India’s land-based Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile and reinforce its nuclear triad.
K-6 will be a valuable addition to India's strategic deterrence amid increasing regional tensions, particularly with Pakistan, and in the Indo-Pacific with China.

K-6 Hypersonic Missile for India: Gamechanger awaits sea trials as country set to join elite club of US, Russia, China, UK

The intercontinental ballistic missile is set to even surpass the Brahmos missile. Here is what you should know about the K-6 missile

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India Successfully Tests 3,500 Km Range K-4 Missile From Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat​

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Last Updatedecember 25, 2025, 12:00 IST

India successfully tested the K4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, boosting its nuclear triad and strategic deterrence.​

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India successfully tested the K4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, boosting its nuclear triad and strategic deterrence. (Pic: Indian Defence News)
India has successfully carried out a test of the K4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, marking a major milestone in the country’s strategic deterrence capability, sources said.

According to officials familiar with the development, the missile was fired for its full operational range of around 3,500 km. The missile was previously tested from the same submarine in November last year.

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INS Arighaat, India’s third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), was commissioned last year and is a key platform in strengthening the sub-surface leg of India’s nuclear triad.

The K4 missile is a crucial component of India’s nuclear triad, providing the country with a credible second-strike capability from beneath the sea. Submarine-launched systems ensure deterrence even if land-based nuclear assets are targeted in a first strike, as submarines are much harder to detect, especially nuclear submarines, as they are more silent than their conventional counterparts and can stay underwater for months on end.

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With its longer range and improved capability, the ballistic missile significantly enhances India’s strategic posture against long-range adversaries across the Indo-Pacific region. Its ability to be deployed from stealthy, nuclear-powered submarines gives it higher survivability, making SLBMs a cornerstone of long-range nuclear deterrence.

The K4 also fills a critical gap in India’s missile arsenal, bridging the range between the shorter-range K15 Sagarika missile, which has a range of 750 km, and future longer-range SLBMs currently under construction for the Arihant-class submarines.

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