The missile was tested to a predetermined range and it impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with high accuracy, according to the defence ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s strategic strike submarine INS Arihant carried out successful launch of a ballistic missile on Friday, the defence ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The missile was tested to a predetermined range and it impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with high accuracy, validating all operational and technological parameters, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe successful user training launch of the SLBM (submarine launched ballistic missile) by INS Arihant is significant to prove crew competency and validate the SSBN programme, a key element of India\u2019s nuclear deterrence capability,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA robust, survivable and assured retaliatory capability is in keeping with India\u2019s policy to have \u2018credible minimum deterrence\u2019 that underpins its \u2018No First Use\u2019 commitment,\u201d it said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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