India's Third Indigenous Nuclear Submarine 'Aridaman' Nears Commissioning: Naval Expansion Update

Dec 02, 2025 10:45 pm CST

India's naval capabilities are set to strengthen with the imminent commissioning of INS Aridaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, as announced by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. This development comes alongside progress on Project 75 India for stealth submarines and the upcoming delivery of Rafale-M fighter jets by 2028, marking significant advancements in India's nuclear triad and maritime defense strategy.