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- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced 18 warships for 2026, a record yearly increase.
- He called for a major upgrade of maritime surveillance and response amid congestion and grey-zone threats.
- He said new warships have over 75% indigenous content and urged exporting them to allies.
- Singh praised Operation Urja Suraksha for escorting Indian-flagged LPG tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.