Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ) under DRDO unveiled the portable Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) on January 2, 2026, as detailed in the official DRDO Newsletter for January 2026, featuring engine-operated and manual variants for tri-service operations. The engine model rapidly deploys in 2-3 minutes, purifying seawater with ~35,000 mg/L TDS to <500 mg/L for 20-25 soldiers, while the manual version supports 10-12 in power-scarce emergencies. Successfully completing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), SWaDeS bolsters Indian forces' endurance in remote coastal zones, vital amid tensions in the Indian Ocean Region and Andaman operations, enhancing self-reliance against adversarial supply disruptions. This innovation aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat, fortifying strategic autonomy in water-scarce maritime theaters.