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Indian Navy's Self-Reliance: 100+ Ships Built Domestically, Says Admiral Swaminathan
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News18•24-09-2026, 18:40
Indian Navy's Self-Reliance: 100+ Ships Built Domestically, Says Admiral Swaminathan
- •Admiral Krishna Swaminathan discussed the Indian Navy's journey towards self-reliance and indigenous defence capability at News18 DEFCON 2026.
- •He highlighted that over 100 naval ships have been built in India, underscoring the nation's domestic manufacturing prowess.
- •Swaminathan emphasized the critical role of strategic foresight in developing future naval capabilities.
- •His remarks were made at News18 DEFCON 2026 in New Delhi, a forum for defence leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.
- •The event focuses on India's transition from self-reliance to becoming a trusted global defence partner.
Key Questions Answered
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan announced that the Indian Navy is aiming to build a self-reliant force of 230 ships by the year 2045 to navigate a contested maritime environment.
The Indian Navy has successfully built more than 100 ships domestically as part of its long-standing journey toward self-reliance and indigenous defence capability.
The Indian Navy is leveraging innovative initiatives like the Naval Indigenisation Organisation and special task forces, alongside industry collaborations, to enable the quick induction of new technologies.
