• SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Navy Leads India’s Wider Maritime Push

    A year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the MAHASAGAR vision during his visit to Mauritius, India’s maritime strategy is entering a new phase. The initiative marks an evolution of the earlier SAGAR doctrine—Security and Growth for All in the Region—which for nearly a decade guided India’s engagement with countries across the Indian Ocean. Announced…

  • The K-4 Missile Test Propels India Towards Nuclear Submarine Self-Reliance

    The K-4 Missile Test Propels India Towards Nuclear Submarine Self-Reliance

    India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat, marking a significant leap in its strategic defense capabilities. With a range of 3,500 km, the missile enhances India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence. Coupled with the recent approval of indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), this development underscores the nation’s push towards maritime self-reliance…