How does India's nuclear submarine fleet compare globally after induction of INS Aridaman?
With the commissioning of INS Aridaman, India now operates three nuclear-powered submarines. In comparison, the United States leads with around 70, followed by China with 32, and Russia with 25-28 nuclear-powered submarines. The United Kingdom has nine, while France operates four nuclear-powered submarines. India’s fleet includes INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridaman.