Archive · 22 Aug 2026
NSTL Marks 57th Lab Raising Day With Indigenous Defence Focus
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, or NSTL, celebrated its 57th anniversary.
The event took place in Visakhapatnam on August 20.
NSTL works on technologies for the Indian Navy.
Its work includes underwater weapons, stealth technology and hydrodynamics.
These efforts help the Navy use more technologies made in India.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla praised the laboratory’s work.
Officials also asked NSTL to keep improving and help Indian companies make advanced products.
Long-serving employees and people who contributed during sea trials received awards.
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory celebrated its 57th Lab Raising Day on August 20 in Visakhapatnam.
NSTL develops underwater weapons, stealth technologies and advanced hydrodynamic technologies for the Indian Navy.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla praised NSTL’s contribution to indigenous naval stealth capabilities.
R. Balamuralikrishnan urged NSTL to deliver high-quality indigenous technologies and mentor Indian industries.
Personnel completing 25 years of service received felicitations, while employees and sea-trial contributors received awards.
- Who
- The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Indian Navy officials and NSTL personnel.
- What
- NSTL celebrated its 57th Lab Raising Day and recognised long-serving and high-performing personnel.
- When
- August 20.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To mark NSTL’s more than five decades of service and its contributions to indigenous naval defence technology.
- Event
- 57th Lab Raising Day
- Organisation
- Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
- Date
- August 20
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Key technologies
- Underwater weapons, stealth technologies and advanced hydrodynamic technologies
- Chief guest
- Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command
- Recognitions
- 25-year service felicitations, employee commendation awards and special sea-trial awards