An Accident-Prone Navy: India’s Troubled Waters and the Cost of Ambition
India’s naval ambitions have long been touted as emblematic of its rise as a global power. However, this rise has been marred by a troubling pattern of accidents, system failures, and lapses in safety protocols, exposing glaring vulnerabilities in the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and safety culture. Over the past decade, 15 major incidents, including fires, system malfunctions, and mishandling of radioactive materials, have cast a shadow over India’s maritime aspirations and raised critical questions about the sustainability of its nuclear submarine program.
