Indian Navy Plans to Expand Fleet to Over 200 Ships by 2035, Emphasizes Self-Reliance

The Indian Navy aims to expand to over 200 ships by 2035, with plans to induct around 15 vessels in 2026, according to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The Navy is focused on achieving full self-reliance in shipbuilding by 2047, emphasizing indigenous production at the component level. Recent efforts include commissioning 12 warships and one submarine in 2025, and enhancing capabilities in anti-submarine and under-sea warfare, notably with the commissioning of the INS Anjadip.