New Delhi: In yet another significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding, Yard 18003 (Krishna), the first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS), was launched on Monday at the L&T Shipyard in Chennai.
Anupama Chauhan launched the ship in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff. Other top officials of the Indian Armed Forces and L&T Shipbuilding attended the event.
Designed and built by L&T, formal delivery of the ship to the Indian Navy is planned at the end of 2026. These CTS will be utilised for training Officer cadets, including women, at sea after their basic training ashore, and cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries.
Named ‘Krishna’, the crest of the ship depicts a lotus in full bloom emerging from the banks of the River Krishna.
In a post on X, the Indian Navy spokesperson said: “The launch is yet another significant milestone in #IndianNavy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding and aligns with GoI vision of #AatmanirbharBharat and @makeinindia initiatives.”
In a separate development, Indian Naval Ship Surat reached Bahrain. The visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to regional maritime security, according to the Navy.
In a post on X, the Navy spokesperson said: “Productive engagements with the Combined Maritime Forces enhanced operational synergy, strengthened information-sharing frameworks, and reaffirmed our collective resolve to safeguard global sea lanes.”
