India, Nov. 21 -- The Indian Navy has converted some of the lessons learned during Operation Sindoor into challenges to present to the industry and start-ups for bolstering operational capabilities, a top naval officer said on Thursday.

Addressing a press conference on the navy's upcoming event 'Swavlamban', Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said, based on the "success" of Autonomous Surface Vessel Matangi, an order for 10 boats has been placed.

The Indian Navy will host 'Swavlamban 2025' - a flagship event on innovation and indigenisation - on November 25-26 at Manekshaw Centre. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a session.

Since its first edition in 2022, the event has grown into a platform where M...