New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India is emerging as the preferred sustainment and repair hub for the entire Indo-Pacific region, backed by a rapidly advancing shipbuilding ecosystem that is now delivering multiple world-class naval platforms.

Speaking as the chief guest at 'Samudra Utkarsh', a seminar showcasing the capabilities of Indian shipyards, Singh said the growing number of ships from friendly foreign nations seeking complex refits in India reflects rising global confidence in the country's technological strength, reliability and competitiveness in the maritime domain.

He said Indian shipyards today possess the maturity and industrial depth to produce some of the most advanced defence platfo...