It is the ability of a country to launch nuclear weapons from air, land and sea. It enables greater deterrence against enemies attacking a country with nuclear weapons in first instance as chances of retaliation is higher.
- Nuclear Triad has three major components: the strategic bombers, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs).
- Agni -V, Rafale, SU- 30 MKI, INS Arihant , INS Arighaat are the weapon system that act as part of India’s nuclear triad.
- India’s nuclear policy of ‘retaliation only’ necessitates the need for effective deterrent.It will help India in effectively follow the No First Use policy under nuclear doctrine.
- United States, Russia, China and India are the four countries recognised as nuclear triads.
Source: The Indian Express