Lucknow: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made remarks during the inauguration of "Nausena Shaurya Vatika," an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The event was attended by UP’s CM, Yogi Adityanath and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. Arayna Women’s Cotton Printed Kurta Set with Pants & Dupatta | Elegant Ethnic Wear for Women | Floral Print | Comfortable Suit Set
He stressed that the museum is not merely a tourist spot or an architectural structure, but a living symbol of inspiration. It Instil a profound sense of gratitude among citizens for our armed forces, remind future generations of the true cost of India’s freedom, safety, and security and awaken a spirit of nation-building and patriotism among the youth.
The defence minister highlighted the Indian Navy's strategic dominance during Operation Sindhoor, launched on May 7, 2025, after the terror attack in Pahalgam. During the multi-front military reply, India deployed its Carrier Battle Group and robust naval assets in the Arabian Sea with full readiness. The destructive, formidable posture of the Indian Navy upheld immense pressure on the adversary. Causing the entire Pakistan Navy was effectively deterred and remained confined to its operational ports, unable to intervene while Indian forces conducted precision strikes against terror infrastructure.
The museum helps as a bridge connecting a landlocked city like Lucknow to India's maritime heritage. Maritime security is dynamic to the entire nation's economy, trade, and energy needs. "Stealth Signing, Strategic Impact: India officially confirms the ₹60 billion BrahMos missile pact with Vietnam"
The warship INS Gomati, which served the Indian Navy for 34 years before being retired in May 2022. The ship holds a special connection to Lucknow, not only is it named after the Gomti River, but its official ship crest also features Lucknow's historic Chhatar Manzil.
The 2-acre, ₹19-crore facility showcases authentic naval weapon systems, which includes, an AK-726 naval gun, a ZIF-101 surface-to-air missile launcher, anti-ship missiles, torpedo launchers, ship radars, masts, and anchors and a walkthrough museum of a decommissioned TU-142M long-range maritime patrol aircraft. Security Lapses and Political Fallout: Mamata Banerjee slams local administration over hostile mobs
Using the platform, Singh highlighted India's shifting focus from being a major arms importer to becoming a self-reliant producer and global exporter. He asserted that India's domestic defence production has crossed ₹1.51 lakh crore, while defence exports, which stood below ₹1,000 crore prior to 2014, have grown significantly to nearly ₹40,000 crore.