Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to review naval projects, praising its modernization and contribution to India’s maritime capabilities. He highlighted the shipyard’s progress on the Fleet Support Ships (FSS) program, crucial for enhancing the Indian Navy’s replenishment and logistics at sea. The Vice Admiral commended HSL’s infrastructure upgrades and operational efficiency, which are essential for maintaining fleet readiness and advancing indigenous shipbuilding under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat initiative. This collaboration underscores a significant step towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing and enhances India’s strategic maritime posture in the region.