The K family of missiles (K for 'Kalam'), [a] is a family of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) developed by India to boost its second strike abilities and thus augment its nuclear deterrence. Information about this family of missiles has mostly been kept classified.

Sagarika (pronounced: sɑːgərikɑː) (lit. 'Oceanic'), also known by the code names K-15 or B-05 or PJ-08, is an Indian submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with a range of 750 kilometres (466 mi) [8][9][10] that was designed for retaliatory nuclear strikes. It belongs to the K Missile family and forms a part of India's nuclear triad. [11]

2024年9月10日 · India’s nuclear deterrent has taken a significant step forward with the induction of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) onto the INS Arighat, the nation’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).

2024年12月2日 · India’s strategic nuclear arsenal took a bold leap forward with the first operational trial of a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, setting the stage for intensified rivalry with China and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean.

2024年11月28日 · In a significant boost to its nuclear deterrence posture, India has successfully test-fired the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the depths of the Bay of Bengal using the newly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat.

5 天之前 · India’s long-range Agni-V missile during a test launch from Abdul Kalam Island, Sep. 15, 2013. Credit: Indian Defense Research and Development Organisation 2024 was an eventful year for missile ...

New Delhi, September 2024 – In a significant stride toward strengthening its nuclear deterrence and securing maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific, India is gearing up to test its most advanced submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), the K-5.

On October 14, 2022, India tested its Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from the INS Arihant. [1] The Ministry of Defence in its statement said, “INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on October 14, 2022.

2024年11月28日 · In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities, the INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), reportedly conducted its first operational trial of the K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) yesterday morning.

2021年9月22日 · The K-15, also known as the B-05 or Sagarika, is a SLBM developed by DRDO for use with the Indian Navy’s Arihant-class submarines. First tested in 2008, it is the first ballistic missile in India’s Kalam series of SLBMs.