Overview
- Vice Chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said India is closely monitoring Chinese transfers to Pakistan and remains fully prepared, with tactics, force structure and capability needs under continuous review.
- Pakistan is set to induct eight Hangor-class diesel-electric submarines under a $5 billion 2015 deal, with four built in China and four assembled in Pakistan, the first launched in April 2024 and two more in 2025.
- Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said induction remains on track from 2026, with full delivery of the eight boats reported for completion by 2028.
- Swavlamban 2025, scheduled for 25–26 November in New Delhi, will spotlight innovation and indigenisation, with the Navy outlining challenge statements and capability gaps, including in anti-submarine warfare and unmanned systems.
- Vatsayan noted China’s expanding naval reach, including its third aircraft carrier, while stating India has multiple ships under construction with planned commissions over the next two years as part of its modernization push.