New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Sunday emphasised the importance of building a technologically empowered, self-reliant and future-ready Indian Navy, highlighting the role of indigenous solutions and next-generation technologies in strengthening the country's maritime defence capabilities.

Swaminathan described Swavlamban as the Indian Navy's flagship event for innovation, indigenisation and self-reliance, noting that the initiative has expanded significantly since its launch in July 2022.

"Swavlamban is the Indian Navy's flagship event for innovation, indigenisation, and self-reliance," he said.

He noted that the event had grown at a remarkable pace in just four editions, from around 800 pa...