Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Rajnath Singh Says Indian Navy Is Emerging as Powerful Maritime Force
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s Navy is growing stronger.
He spoke to Navy personnel and their families at an event hosted by the Eastern Naval Command.
He said the Navy can help protect India and respond to challenges.
He praised sailors for working in difficult conditions.
He also remembered the Navy’s actions in the 1971 war, including Operation Trident.
Singh mentioned new ships and submarines being developed or added to the Navy.
He said the Navy’s strength also comes from the people who serve in it.
He added that oceans can help India prosper, and that families support personnel while they are at sea.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy is becoming a powerful maritime force and can respond to national challenges.
Speaking at an Eastern Naval Command Barakhana on Monday evening, Singh said the Navy’s capabilities are recognised across the Indo-Pacific.
He praised sailors’ service in difficult conditions and recalled the Navy’s role in the 1971 war, including Operation Trident.
Singh cited aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, stealth frigates and Scorpène-class submarines as examples of advanced and indigenous naval platforms.
He said oceans can support economic development and national prosperity, and recognised the contributions of service members’ families.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Indian Navy personnel and their families.
- What
- Singh praised the Navy’s growing capabilities, personnel and families, and called for a broader vision of the oceans.
- When
- Monday evening; no date is specified.
- Where
- At a Barakhana hosted by the Eastern Naval Command; the article does not specify a city.
- Why
- To recognise the Navy’s service and capabilities and highlight the oceans’ potential for economic development, strategic influence and national prosperity.
Oceans as boundaries
Oceans as opportunity
How India should view the seas
Oceans as boundaries
The oceans are maritime boundaries that need protection.
Oceans as opportunity
Singh called for viewing the oceans also as avenues for economic development, strategic influence and national prosperity.
- Speaker
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Host
- Eastern Naval Command
- Event
- Barakhana for Navy personnel and their families
- Historical reference
- The 1971 war, particularly Operation Trident
- Platforms mentioned
- Aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, stealth frigates and Scorpène-class submarines
- Regional reach
- The Navy’s capabilities are recognised across the Indo-Pacific, Singh said.