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New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) India’s S5 SSBN, a next‑generation, large‑displacement nuclear‑powered ballistic‑missile submarine is part of the country’s aim to strengthen maritime presence to protect crucial sea routes against growing regional threats, especially from China and Pakistan. The S5-class submarine is a significant advancement in India’s nuclear deterrent capabilities, which will weigh around 13,500 tonnes, making them larger than the previous Arihant-class submarines. Reports indicate that construction activity began in late 2025, with plans for at least four S5 SSBNs, ensuring that at least one submarine is always on deterrent patrol so that continuous deterrence at the sea is…