Day 32
Defence & SecuritySkim2025-09-12
DRDO Conducts Static Test of K-5 SLBM Motor
What Happened
DRDO successfully tested the Stage-2 solid rocket motor of the K-5 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in Hyderabad on September 12, 2025. This missile is designed to be launched from India's Arihant-class nuclear submarines.
Why It Matters
The K-5's 5,000 km range significantly strengthens India's nuclear triad by providing a credible and long-range sea-based second-strike capability.
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