Battle Cry: India's Nuclear Triad Complete As Fourth Arihant-Class Submarine Begins Sea Trials

In this Battle Cry special broadcast, India Today’s Gaurav Sawant discusses the strategic implications of India’s recent K-4 missile test from the INS Arihant. Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, terms the test a ‘game changer’ that enhances India’s sea-based deterrence against Pakistan and China. He notes that the missile’s extended range allows India to target adversaries from the safety of the Bay of Bengal. Managing Editor Sandeep Unnithan highlights that 2025 is a landmark year with the fourth Arihant-class submarine, S-4 Star, commencing sea trials, marking the completion of India’s nuclear triad. The panel analyses Pakistan’s fears following ‘Operation Sindhur’ and the operationalisation of the K-4 missile.