Indian Navy aims to build 230 surface combatants and submarines by 2037
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Defence infrastructure and Atmanirbharta: a GS3 case study on indigenous manufacturing and R&D.
Why in news
The Indian Navy has set a target to build 230 surface combatants and submarines by 2037, necessitating a shift toward indigenous marine propulsion systems to achieve Atmanirbharta.
Background
The Indian Navy aims to construct 230 surface combatants and submarines by 2037. Currently, India relies on foreign technology for critical components including gas turbines, gearboxes, and shafting.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget: 230 surface combatants and submarines to be built by 2037
- S&TKaveri Marine Gas Turbine: A key indigenous propulsion system for the Indian Navy
- BodyDRDO: Proposed to lead R&D for Kaveri Marine Gas Turbine and IEP systems
Prelims practice question
Which organization is proposed to lead the R&D for the Kaveri Marine Gas Turbine and IEP systems?
- (a)ISRO
- (b)DRDO
- (c)BHEL
- (d)BARC
Show answer
Answer: (b) DRDO — The DRDO is proposed to lead R&D for the Kaveri Marine Gas Turbine and IEP systems.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in achieving self-reliance in high-end marine propulsion systems and the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening India's naval infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- R&D bottleneck: High technical complexity in indigenous gas turbine and IEP system development
- Supply chain dependency: Current reliance on foreign technology for gearboxes and shafting components
- Industrial scaling: Need for private sector manufacturing capacity to meet large-scale naval procurement targets
Keywords: Atmanirbharta · Indigenous manufacturing · Marine propulsion · Public-private partnership · Defence infrastructure
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