As India prepares to transition into the S-5 era of nuclear submarines, a
critical strategic question emerges beneath the surface—what should be the
future of the Arihant-class?
Originally designed as the backbone of India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent,
these submarines may soon face a shift in relevance as more advanced platforms
take over deterrence patrols.
But rather than fading into redundancy, could they be transformed into
something far more powerful?
This analysis explores the case for converting Arihant-class SSBNs into
SSGNs—unlocking a new dimension of conventional strike capability—and also
examines the strategic logic behind building additional submarines directly as
SSGNs.
At stake is not just a platform decision, but the evolution of India’s
undersea doctrine in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific.
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analysis: https://www.strategicvanguard.com/post/arihant-ssbn-to-ssgn-india-strategy
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