On 16 Feb 2026, Yard 18003 (Krishna), the first of three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at M/s L&T, Kattupalli (Chennai), was launched. Mrs Anupama Chauhan launched the ship in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff. Senior officials of the Indian Armed Forces and M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Chennai attended the event. The ship is indigenously designed and built by M/s L&T. Formal Delivery of the ship to Indian Navy is planned in end 2026. These Cadet Training Ships will be utilised for training Officer Cadets, including women, at sea after their basic training ashore, and Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries. The event was posted on 17 Feb 2026 at 8:30AM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2228944, Visitor Counter: 4358.
Key Entities Referenced
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A Government of India initiative focused on promoting self-reliance and indigenous production across various sectors, including defense.
Make in India: A Government of India initiative designed to encourage companies to manufacture their products in India.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces, which will receive the new Cadet Training Ships.
Cadet Training Ships (CTS): The series of ships being built for training officer cadets, including Krishna.
L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai: Location where the Cadet Training Ship 'Krishna' was launched, indicating the place of manufacture.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF FIRST CADET TRAINING SHIP -
KRISHNA AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI, CHENNAI
Posted On: 17 FEB 2026 8:30AM by PIB Delhi
Yard 18003 (Krishna), the first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at M/s L&T,
Kattupalli (Chennai), has been launched on 16 Feb 2026. In keeping with the Naval traditions, Mrs
Anupama Chauhan launched the ship in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence
Staff. Senior officials of the Indian Armed Forces and M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Chennai attended the event.
The ship is indigenously designed and built by M/s L&T. Formal Delivery of the ship to Indian Navy is
planned in end 2026. These Cadet Training Ships will be utilised for training Officer Cadets, including women,
at sea after their basic training ashore, and Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries.
This is yet another significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding and is
in consonance with the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative.*****
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