What happened?
On November 3, 2025 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi announced that the Indian Navy is inducting a new indigenous warship or submarine every 40 days, marking rapid progress in its drive toward self-reliance. Speaking at the India Defence Conclave hosted by Bharat Shakti, he said all 52 vessels currently under construction are being built in Indian shipyards, reflecting the Navy’s firm commitment to Atmanirbharta. Admiral Tripathi added that the Navy aims to operate over 200 warships and submarines by 2035 and become fully self-reliant by 2047. He also highlighted India’s MAHASAGAR vision—as part of its maritime engagement with the Global South.
Why it matters to India
The announcement underscores India’s growing indigenous defence capacity and strategic independence in the maritime domain. By reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, the Navy is strengthening national security and boosting domestic shipbuilding industries. The shift from “Make in India” to “Trust in India” represents a maturing defence ecosystem built on innovation, industrial synergy, and technological self-sufficiency—key to India’s vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047.