India and Weapons of Mass Destruction - Delivery Mechanisms - Nuclear Submarines

Nuclear Submarines

According to some accounts, India plans to have as many as 25 nuclear submarines capable of carrying missiles with nuclear warheads. Currently, India has built one and is building two more nuclear submarines under the Arihant class submarine plan. India currently maintains six submarines of the Sindhughosh Class that can launch the nuclear-capable 3M-54 Klub cruise missiles.

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