Strength at Sea: Navy to Cross 200 Ships by 2035

Speaking at Chennai Port after commissioning INS Anjadip, a shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessel, Admiral Tripathi outlined the Navy’s ambitious expansion roadmap. The plan reflects India’s growing maritime responsibilities in the Indo-Pacific and its push toward self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.  

Key Highlights

• Fleet Expansion: Target of 200-plus ships by 2035.  
• Immediate Inductions: 15 new warships scheduled for 2026.  
• Recent Progress: 12 warships and one submarine commissioned in 2025.  
• Strategic Focus: Renewed emphasis on undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.  
• Self-Reliance Goal: Complete indigenous shipbuilding by 2047, with 50 ships currently on order all being built in India.  
• Operational Reach: Navy units actively deployed across the Indian Ocean Region for surveillance, anti-piracy, and patrol missions.  

This expansion underscores India’s intent to bolster maritime security, safeguard trade routes, and project credible naval power in a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific environment.  

Sources: The New Indian Express, The Economic Times, The Print, The Federal