The Ministry of Defence announced on 24 October 2026 that the Indian Navy will host the fifth edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2026, in New Delhi on 26–27 October 2026. The event aims to connect the Navy's operational needs with the capabilities of Indian industry, start-ups, and academia to increase self-reliance in defence. It will feature an exhibition of indigenous innovations in areas like Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies, and will include the release of the Swavlamban 5.0 document and a Compendium on Technology Imperatives.
Key points
- Event dates: 26–27 October 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Focus: Emerging technologies including AI, Quantum, and hypersonic technologies
- Participants: Armed Forces, industry, Start-ups, MSMEs, academia, and investors
- Key output: Release of Swavlamban 5.0 document and Compendium on Technology Imperatives
- Chief Guest: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will attend the plenary session on 26 October
When it applies
- Swavlamban 2026 seminar
- Plenary session of Swavlamban 2026
Who it affects
- industry and academia