Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, highlighted the Navy’s crucial role in safeguarding national maritime interests during the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. He discussed India’s rich maritime legacy, evolving security challenges, and the force’s readiness to address hybrid threats in a complex global environment.
Admiral Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, underscored the Navy’s commitment to transforming into a combat-ready and future-ready force aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He emphasized the importance of indigenous shipbuilding and technological self-reliance in the Navy’s long-term vision, aiming to induct over 155 indigenous warships by 2030 and more than 200 by 2035.
The Indian Navy has been commissioning new naval platforms at an accelerated pace, with a focus on indigenization. Notable examples include INS Vikrant, INS Arnala, INS Vindhyagiri, and INS Imphal. The Navy is also enhancing indigenous content in existing platforms, such as INS Vikramaditya, to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.
