India set to get bigger, deadlier nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman as Pak eyes 8 Chinese subs

India's underwater nuclear capabilities are set for a significant enhancement with INS Aridhaman, a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, nearing commissioning. This advanced vessel, larger and deadlier than its predecessors, will bolster India's "continuous at-sea deterrence" and second-strike capability, significantly strengthening its naval nuclear posture.