India took a key step in its military strategy by incorporating its third nuclear submarine, thus consolidating its nuclear triad in a context of growing tension with China and Pakistan. The decision not only represents a technological leap, but also a clear sign of geopolitical positioning in one of the most sensitive regions
on the planet.This advance goes far beyond the simple addition of military equipment. In recent years, India has been steadily strengthening its strategic capacities, combining its own technological development with international alliances in a scheme aimed at strengthening its deterrent power
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The nuclear triad—comprised of attack capabilities from land, air and sea—is considered the highest level of military deterrence. Its logic responds to the principle of mutual assured destruction: to ensure that, in the face of an possible attack, there is a capacity to respond from multiple fronts. In this sense, the naval component is key, since nuclear submarines can operate stealthily and ensure a “second attack” even if land bases were
