Did the Indian Navy’s missile test of the K-4 SLBM fail? Here’s the Truth

Some pak-based handles took to social media platform X(formerly Twitter) and claimed that the Indian Navy tested its K-4 SLBM but no video was released by the Navy, Was Missile Test Failed?

Sharing an image on X, an account with the name Tactical Tribune wrote: “Indian Navy tested its K-4 SLBM but no video released by the Navy. Missile Test Failed?”

Moreover, another account on X also shared this claim stating similar facts. The preview link can be seen here.

Fact-Check

In the probe, the DFRAC team found that the Indian Navy successfully tested the K-4 ballistic missile from the INS Arighaat submarine.

A Google keyword search in this regard led us to some of the latest reports from Business Standard, Economic times and NDTV. As per reports, India successfully tests the K-4 missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat, enhancing its nuclear deterrence with a strike range of 3,500 km. This move strengthens India’s sea-based nuclear capabilities

Conclusion

It is evident from DFRAC’s fact-check that the viral claim has been misleadingly shared on X. Originally, the Indian Navy test-fired the 3,500 km ballistic missile from the newly inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat which turned out a successful K-4 missile test

Analysis: Misleading