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Samudra: India's convoluted path to undersea nuclear weapons.
- Source :
- Nonproliferation Review; Nov/Dec2019, Vol. 26 Issue 5/6, p481-497, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- India is advancing slowly toward operationalizing its nuclear triad. Its first nuclear-propelled ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN), the INS Arihant, conducted its maiden deterrent patrol in November 2018. However, doubts exist around the capability of India's SSBN, the effectiveness of its command and control, and its effects on regional stability in South Asia. This article examines the history and future trajectory of India's sea-based nuclear forces and describes how India seeks to maintain robust command and control over its undersea nuclear weapons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NUCLEAR weapons
NUCLEAR submarines
MARITIME history
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10736700
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5/6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Nonproliferation Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 142425785
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10736700.2020.1720243