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"Gaining New Speed": Navy Chief On India's Warship-Building Capability

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June 21, 2026

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"Gaining New Speed": Navy Chief On India's Warship-Building Capability

In his opening remarks, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated that these ships will greatly boost the Indian Navy's capabilities and make its efforts to protect the...

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 21, 2026

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata

Vessels boost Indian Navy’s combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities

OneIndia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Indian Navy Seeks Hindustan Shipyard Lifecycle Support Expansion

The Indian Navy wants Hindustan Shipyard Limited to grow from a shipbuilder into a long-term capability partner. Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti said the role should cover construction, lifecycle support, upgrades and mid-life refits, while keeping

India Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

India's warship building worries

India's warship building worries

NDTV

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· Jun 21, 2026

India's Naval Self-Reliance Gets Boost As 3 Indigenous Warships Commissioned

The commissioning of the platforms not only augments the operational capabilities of the Navy but also reflects India's advancement in achieving defence self-sufficiency.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 11, 2026

Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says the US Navy needs a larger fleet, faster shipbuilding and expanded munitions production to meet growing global demands while sustaining readiness across multiple theaters. He says the service remains prepared despite heavy operational commitments, points to record recruiting and retention, and argues rebuilding the US industrial base is critical to long-term national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

India TV News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam: Know all about indigenously built warship

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, marking another milestone in India's drive towards strengthening indigenous defence capabilities and maritime security. The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior naval officials, including Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. Rajnath Singh also received the Guard of Honour during the event.

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Related coverage for ""Gaining New Speed": Navy Chief On India's Warship-Building Capability": The Hindu BusinessLine — PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata. OneIndia — Indian Navy Seeks Hindustan Shipyard Lifecycle Support Expansion. India Today — India's warship building worries. NDTV — India's Naval Self-Reliance Gets Boost As 3 Indigenous Warships Commissioned. Bloomberg — Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships. India TV News — Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam: Know all about indigenously built warship