K-5 SLBM: The Ultimate China Killer of Indian SLBMs, all set tochallenge Beijing

Source : IgMp Bureau

India has taken a major leap in enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities with the deployment of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) aboard the INS Arighat, the country’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). With the K-4 having a range of 3,500 kilometers, attention has now shifted to the upcoming K-5 missile, referred to as the “Big Daddy” of Indian SLBMs.

Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the K-5 is a three-stage solid-fuel SLBM, projected to have a range between 5,000 and 6,000 kilometers. Thanks to its increased range and a payload capacity of two tonnes, the K-5 could potentially reach targets as far as 8,000 to 9,000 kilometers with a reduced payload. This would put key cities like Beijing within striking distance, even if the missile is launched from the Indian Ocean.

The K-5 is expected to feature advanced technologies such as radar-evading countermeasures, making it one of the fastest missiles of its kind. It is also likely to be outfitted with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), allowing it to hit several targets at once. This would give it a significant edge over the Agni-5 in nuclear delivery systems, and a land-based version may also be developed due to its relatively small size.

To accommodate the larger K-5 missile, India is constructing the stretched S-4 class of SSBNs, which will offer more space for missile storage and launch. The deployment of the K-5 on these submarines will significantly boost India’s nuclear deterrence and strategic reach, with the first S-4 submarine expected to be inducted next year. Although it has been rumored that DRDO has tested the K-5 using fixed underwater platforms, there has been no official confirmation.

The development of the K-5 SLBM showcases India’s advancing technological capabilities in the nuclear field. It marks a critical achievement in the nation’s pursuit of strategic independence and reinforces its ability to defend against potential threats.

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