| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators: | Indian Navy |
| Preceded by: | Arihant class submarine |
| Building: | 1-2 |
| Planned: | 7-9 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | SSBN/SSGN |
| Armament: | 16-24 k-4 - k-4++ |
The Government of India approved the construction of the follow-on to the Arihant class submarine in mid 2008. The submarines will be twice the size of Arihant class submarines, and each submarine will cost Rs 8,000 crore.[1] According to Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, the Indian Navy is working to ensure credible nuclear deterrence capability utilizing the Arihant class and its follow-on class of submarines.[2]