Thiruanathapuram, April 2 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday declared that the government of India aims to transform the Indian Navy into the world's most formidable force by 2047.

Addressing the Veer Sainik Samman in Thiruvananthapuram, a tribute dedicated to brave ex-servicemen, the Defence Minister declared that India is making significant strides in the global shipbuilding sector.

He highlighted that while the country is adopting modern shipbuilding methods, it is simultaneously utilising ancient Indian maritime techniques.

Emphasising this progress, he noted that the completion of an indigenously built aircraft carrier in Cochin places India among a select group of nations with such advanced capabilities.

"Ships from I...