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India says submarine-launched ballistic missile test a success

The Indian navy's third Scorpene-class submarine "Karanj" at a naval base in Mumbai in 2021 [File: Punit Paranjpe/AFP]

India has successfully tested a ballistic missile fired from its first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, the defence ministry said, in what is seen as a boost to the country’s growing military capabilities.

The launch was proof of “crew competency” and validated the ballistic missile capability of Indian submarines, “a key element of India’s nuclear deterrence capability”, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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