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K-4 SLBM Test-Fired from INS Arighaat Off Visakhapatnam

30 December 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYK-4 SLBMTest-Fired fromINS Arighaat OffVisakhapatnam30 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India successfully tested its K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile, fired from INS Arighaat close to Visakhapatnam.

Key facts

FeatureDetail
ClassIntermediate-range SLBM
RangeAbout 3,500 km
LineageDerived from Agni-III
WarheadNuclear, about 2.5 tonnes
LaunchUnderwater ejection
PlatformArihant-class nuclear submarines

Exam angle

  • Vessel: INS Arighaat; parent missile: Agni-III.
  • Test location: Bay of Bengal.

Test yourself

1. From which submarine was the K-4 SLBM test-fired off Visakhapatnam?

The test was conducted from INS Arighaat.

2. The K-4 missile is derived from which missile?

The notes say K-4 is derived from Agni-III.

3. What is the approximate range of the K-4 SLBM?

K-4 is an intermediate-range SLBM of about 3,500 km.

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