K-4 or Kalam-4 is a nuclear capable intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India to arm its Arihant-class submarines. [9]

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.

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.

2024年11月29日 · India has conducted a successful test of its nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the recently commissioned INS Arighaat, a nuclear-powered submarine. In preparation of this test, a public area warning and NOTAM was issued for an intermediate-range missile test over a 3,490km flight corridor in the Bay of Bengal ...

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 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.

New advances in missile technology risk undermining strategic stability in the region – and increasing the odds of conflict. The K-4 will arm India’s ballistic missile submarines. The missile...

2020年3月1日 · India conducted two tests of a nuclear-capable, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in January. When deployed, the missile, known as the K-4, will significantly expand India’s second-strike capability.

K-4 is an intermediate-range nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile under development by DRDO of India to arm the Arihant class submarine and to complement K-15 Sagarika. The missile has an effective range of 3500 km.

2024年8月30日 · The K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) plays a crucial role in enhancing India's nuclear deterrence capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the K-4 has a range of approximately 3,500 kilometers, allowing it to target significant areas within adversarial nations, including parts of ...