Indian nuke subs game-changer in next war : Pak analyst

[Anony]

IT was announced recently that the first indigenously-built Indian nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, has commenced its sea trials. That would mean another six months for the submarine to become fully operational.

What are the implications of the induction of a nuclear submarine into the Indian fleet and the effects it can cause in its area of operations? I am sure it should be a source of serious concern for our naval planners.

It has also been learnt that the submarine can do a sustained speed of 24 knots for an unlimited period and that it would be armed with nuclear-tipped missiles and torpedoes.

I still remember with pride our naval supremacy in the 1965 war. It was primarily due to the presence of PN submarine Ghazi that the entire Indian fleet was forced to stay in harbour. India had none at the time.

Having learnt a lesson from the 1965 war, the Indian navy has never looked back and can now be termed a blue-water navy. It has also built an aircraft carrier. , It is already making warships, conventional submarines and small crafts.

The Indian Navy has global designs but in any future war it will use all its assets to cripple our navy.

A lot has changed since the 1965 war. The present era can rightly be termed a ‘missile era’. In any future maritime conflict, anything on sea surface will find itself difficult to survive.

As is obvious, INS Arihant, due to its speed advantage and unlimited submerged endurance, can cover a much larger area of operations. Unlike conventional submarines, it can chase targets and can also escape after attack at much higher speeds.

The presence of Indian nuclear submarines in the war zone is most likely to act as a game changer. We may end up in a similar situation where India was in the 1965 war. There is serious food for thought for our maritime planners.

 

[A.Rafay]

Who is this pak analyst?

 

[Brahmos_2]

@Anony Plz post the link Bro..

 

[hkdas]

Indian nuke subs game-changer in next war - DAWN.COM

 

[kaykay]

2 things.
1. Ins Arihans is a SSBN and not SSN.
2. Yes, SSNs like Akulas will be a game changer but SSBN like Arihant will not engage in direct warfare as it has an entirely different role.

 

[hkdas]

2 things.
1. Ins Arihans is a SSBN and not SSN.
2. Yes, SSNs like Akulas will be a game changer but SSBN like Arihant will not engage in direct warfare as it has an entirely different role.

may be they are referring to Arihant follow-on submarine

 

[JonAsad]

IT was announced recently that the first indigenously-built Indian nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, has commenced its sea trials. That would mean another six months for the submarine to become fully operational.

the first para made me Lol- and of course pitty the knowledge of wannabe defense analyst-

Going by the history- Every thing built indian- creates problems after the first trials- which then takes decades to solve-
like LCA- Arjun- the Aircraft Carrier- and missiles- Lol-

but the most technical of all a submarine will be fully operational in 6 months because the wanabe defence analyst sez so- Lol-

 

[Masters]

India don't have submarines. It's all boasting!

 

[WAQAS119]

It is just that Nuclear Sub in irresponsible hands is dangerous for all neighbors. It may blow up like the other Indian Sub did.

 

[JonAsad]

It is just that Nuclear Sub in an irresponsible hands is dangerous for all neighbors. It may blow up like the other Indian Sub did.

SSsssshhhhh technical mistake it was-

 

[kurup]

The analyst looks like a stupid . Too much inaccuracy in his post .

Advocating the use of a SSBN in the role of a SSN .

I still remember with pride our naval supremacy in the 1965 war. It was primarily due to the presence of PN submarine Ghazi that the entire Indian fleet was forced to stay in harbour ..... and not because three fourth of IN was in maintenance .

 

[Dash]

2 things.
1. Ins Arihans is a SSBN and not SSN.
2. Yes, SSNs like Akulas will be a game changer but SSBN like Arihant will not engage in direct warfare as it has an entirely different role.

Regardless the writer's perspective INS Arihant is a game changer for Pakistan until they make a nuke sub of their own. The Akula though an SSN with its 300 Km missiles is as much a threat as their Agosta class subs with AIP as they can remain submerged for much longer time too...Akula was bought with China in mind with an aim to target China while travelling undetected to their shores or fight a war far away..

INS Arihant on the other side acts as our third leg and also poses a bigger threat to them and keeps them at bay with a bigger deterrent. Hence it may not be a tactical one but certainly a strategic game changer IMO.

 

[kurup]

It is just that Nuclear Sub in irresponsible hands is dangerous for all neighbors. It may blow up like the other Indian Sub did.

We have operated nuclear subs in late 80s and still operating Akula . So your concern is misplaced .

 

[Ammyy]

the first para made me Lol- and of course pitty the knowledge of wannabe defense analyst-

Going by the history- Every thing built indian- creates problems after the first trials- which then takes decades to solve-
like LCA- Arjun- the Aircraft Carrier- and missiles- Lol-

Coming from a person whose country even import a nut & bolt from China

 

[JonAsad]

Coming from a person whose country even import a nut & bolt from China

yup as if thats gona change the facts-