印度在10月16日发射了第四艘核动力弹道导弹潜艇S4, 装备75%的本土部件和K-4型导弹, India launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, S4, on 16 Oct, equipped with 75% indigenous components and K-4 missiles, amid regional tensions.

印度于10月16日在Visakapatnam的造船中心发射了第四艘核动力弹道导弹潜艇S4*。 India has launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, S4*, at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam on October 16. 该潜艇旨在加强印度的核威慑能力,并装有75%的本国部件,配备K-4型导弹,射程为3 500公里。 This submarine is designed to enhance India's nuclear deterrence and features 75% indigenous components, armed with K-4 missiles that have a 3,500 km range. 印度对潜艇能力的重视是在区域紧张局势不断加剧的情况下出现的,特别是与中国的紧张局势,这是印度-太平洋地区更广泛的防御战略的一部分。 India's focus on submarine capabilities comes amid rising regional tensions, particularly with China, as part of its broader defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.