Indian Navy to equip its Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs) with Hypersonic Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRAShM)
Source : IgMp Bureau
In a major advancement for India's naval capabilities, Indian Navy Chief Admiral D.K. Tripathi has announced the Navy’s plans to incorporate a 1,500-km Hypersonic Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM). This missile, which was successfully tested for the first time last month, is set to bolster the Indian Navy's offensive and defensive capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Initially, the LRAShM will be integrated into the Navy’s surface fleet. These warships, with their larger platforms and advanced Universal Vertical Launch Systems (UVLS), are more suitable for housing and deploying hypersonic missiles.
However, deploying the LRAShM on submarines presents a unique challenge. Currently, the Indian Navy’s submarines lack the Vertical Launch Systems necessary for launching LRAShM. The first submarines equipped for this mission are expected to be part of the nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) being developed under a program approved for induction by 2036. These submarines will feature VLS systems designed to launch hypersonic missiles.
The LRAShM is a non-nuclear weapon, intended for high-impact conventional strikes. It will complement other advanced weapon systems that are planned for India’s nuclear attack submarines, including Long-Range Subsonic Cruise Missiles for land-based attacks and BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for anti-ship operations.
The integration of the 1,500-km Hypersonic Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) highlights the Indian Navy's ongoing commitment to modernizing its arsenal and enhancing its operational readiness. By 2036, when the new nuclear attack submarines are expected to be operational, the Navy will possess a powerful combination of both surface and submarine platforms equipped with cutting-edge hypersonic weapons.
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