How many countries are using nuclear-powered submarines? | IN PICS

In a major milestone for India's defence, the second Arihant-class submarine INS Arighaat was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29. India now has two nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines - INS Arighaat and INS Arihant. Image Source : Pixabay

India is planning to build a third nuclear submarine and six such submersibles overall. Let's take a look at other countries who operate nuclear-powered submarines. Image Source : X

India remains behind France, which has a total of 9 nuclear-powered submarines so far. Image Source : AP

The United Kingdom has a total of 10 nuclear-powered submarines. Image Source : Reuters

China owns 12 nuclear-powered submarines, as of 2024. Image Source : Reuters

Russia comes second after the US with a total of 31 nuclear-powered submarines. Image Source : Reuters

The United States has the highest number of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. It currently owns 66 nuclear submarines. Image Source : AP

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