Strong maritime capabilities deciding factor for country’s economic, strategic influence: PM Modi (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of maritime capabilities for India's economic and strategic influence, emphasizing self-reliance in defense through the commissioning of indigenously built naval ships.

• PM Modi emphasized that strong maritime capabilities are crucial for a country's economic and strategic influence
• India is focusing on self-reliance in defense by commissioning indigenously built naval ships
• Over 40 warships and submarines have been commissioned in recent years with 75% indigenous content