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.

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]

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.

2024年4月23日 · The K-15 Sagarika is an Indian submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with a range of approximately 700 km.

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).

2022年10月15日 · INS Arihant is India’s first indigenous nuclear powered ballistic missile capable submarine. India has developed a range of ‘K’ family SLBMs, long-range missiles that can be launched from submarines.

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.

4 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 ...

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.