Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti

Indian Navy NGOPV Shachi Launched at Goa Shipyard

The Indian Navy NGOPV Shachi marked a defining moment for India’s indigenous shipbuilding programme on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as the vessel was formally launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in a ceremony steeped in naval tradition. The occasion reinforces India’s accelerating push toward maritime self-reliance and signals the next chapter in the Indian Navy’s…