Rajnath Singh lays foundation for large cavitation tunnel in Visakhapatnam
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh just laid the foundation stone for the Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) at Visakhapatnam's Naval Science and Technological Laboratory.
This high-tech facility will help make Indian submarines quieter and harder to detect, giving a boost to national security.
Plus, with the LCT, India will be able to test submarine technology at home instead of relying on foreign labs, so sensitive data stays safe.
LCT to advance submarine propulsion systems
The LCT is a big step for India's naval engineering. It will help scientists design better submarines and ships by testing how they move through water and improving their engines.
The facility is set to play a key role in upcoming nuclear and diesel-electric submarine projects, with Singh noting it will strengthen our capabilities in advancing propulsion systems and support future breakthroughs in maritime defense.