Indian Navy Ship Inductions: Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi said that about 15 new warships may join the fleet in 2026. This would be the highest number ever added in one year in the Navy’s history.
He spoke in Chennai during the ceremony for INS Anjadip. He also shared that in 2025 the Navy added 12 warships and one submarine. The Navy wants to grow into a force of more than 200 ships by 2035. Right now, 50 ships are on order and all of them are being built in Indian shipyards.
The admiral clearly said, “Moving beyond platforms, our aim is to take aatmanirbharta to the component level and build a fully self-reliant force by 2047,” the admiral said. He also explained that India must build its own systems but also work with friendly countries to stay strong in difficult sea conditions.
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Focus on Submarine Hunting
The new ship INS Anjadip is a shallow water anti submarine warfare vessel. It is the fourth ship out of 16 planned in this category. It will mainly work near India’s eastern coast. These ships are made to find and fight submarines in shallow waters where detection is very hard.
INS Anjadip has shallow water sonars, light torpedoes, anti submarine rockets, and an Indian made combat management system. The Navy wants to improve sea denial power and better watch over nearby waters. At the same time, bigger ships and submarines will help India operate far away in deep oceans.
The admiral described today’s sea situation as “complex and sensitive”. He said problems on land are now affecting sea routes. These sea lanes are very important because they carry global trade and energy supplies.
Fighting in the Red Sea made ships go the long way. This made shipping cost 300% to 350% more. Oil prices also went up for a short time when the Strait of Hormuz was partly closed. Many countries send oil through this place.
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Since October 2023, Indian Navy ships have escorted almost 400 merchant ships in the Red Sea. These ships carried oil and cargo worth more than $7bn. Indian warships are also working with other friendly navies to stop piracy and keep watch in the Indian Ocean Region.
Built in India with Strong Industry Support
INS Anjadip was built through teamwork between public and private companies. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers led the project along with L&T Kattupalli. The combat management system was made by Bharat Electronics Limited.
The name Anjadip comes from Anjadip Island near Goa. This place saw important naval action in 1961 during the operation that helped free the territory.
