Indian Navy to induct record 18 warships this year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commander’s Conference 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Singh said that the Indian Navy’s warship production ecosystem is now meeting global benchmarks. The Defence Minister urged the Indian Navy to maintain its unrelenting momentum while transforming itself into a future-ready, combat-ready, and globally respected force.