The Ministry of Defence announced on 19 October 2026 that the Indian Navy will hold the fifth edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2026. The event will take place on 26 and 27 October 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. It aims to connect the Navy's operational needs with the capabilities of Indian industry, academia, start-ups, and MSMEs to develop indigenous technologies for maritime security. The seminar will also see the release of the Swavlamban 5.0 Document and other technical standards.
Key points
- Event Date: 26 and 27 October 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Focus: Indigenous innovations in AI, Quantum, Maritime Surveillance, and Counter-UAS
- Participants: Start-ups, MSMEs, academia, investors, and Defence Forces
- Key Releases: Swavlamban 5.0 Document and NAUSETU Interface Standards
- Goal: Strengthening the iDEX ecosystem and building resilient supply chains
When it applies
- Curtain Raiser Press Conference
- Swavlamban 2026 seminar
Who it affects
- innovators, industry partners, Start-ups, MSMEs, academia, investors and the Defence Forces