Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Air Chief Urges Faster Defence Innovation at INS Malvan Commissioning
The Air Chief Marshal A P Singh spoke at the commissioning of INS Malvan, a new Indian Navy ship.
He said that in future wars, the Army, Navy, and Air Force must work together seamlessly.
He also stressed that India needs to develop its own defence technologies quickly, so it doesn't fall behind other countries.
The Navy has been successful in building ships in India, and the Air Force should learn from this.
He praised the Navy for commissioning seven warships this year and highlighted the importance of maritime security for India's growth.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh emphasized the need for seamless integration between the Army, Navy, and Air Force for future conflicts.
He stressed the importance of faster defence innovation to keep pace with global advancements.
The Navy's model of indigenous shipbuilding was praised, and other services were urged to adopt similar approaches.
INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned with 80% indigenous content.
The Air Chief highlighted the significance of maritime security for India's economic and strategic interests.
- Who
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- What
- Commissioning of INS Malvan and speech on defence innovation
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Naval Base Karwar
- Why
- To emphasize the need for faster defence innovation and seamless integration between military services
Pro-Integration and Self-Reliance
Challenges in Technology Development
Importance of Joint Operations
Pro-Integration and Self-Reliance
Future conflicts require seamless integration between the Army, Navy, and Air Force for effective military operations.
Challenges in Technology Development
Achieving full integration and coordination across services is a complex and ongoing process.
Self-Reliance in Defence
Pro-Integration and Self-Reliance
The Navy's model of indigenous shipbuilding should be emulated by other services to achieve self-reliance.
Challenges in Technology Development
The aviation sector faces longer development cycles and needs to accelerate its self-reliance efforts.
Speed of Innovation
Pro-Integration and Self-Reliance
Rapid development and deployment of technologies are crucial to keep pace with global advancements.
Challenges in Technology Development
Lengthy development timelines risk rendering technologies obsolete before they are deployed.
- Event
- Commissioning of INS Malvan
- Location
- Naval Base Karwar
- Ship Class
- Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- Indigenous Content
- 80%
- Significance
- Reflects success of Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
- Key Speaker
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- Project
- Project Seabird
