After years of delays, cancellations, and shifting requirements, the Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire four Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) is finally gathering momentum. The Ministry of Defence is expected to clear the Rs 80,000 crore proposal soon, potentially launching one of India’s largest warship-building programs. If approved, the project will be a game-changer, significantly boosting the Navy’s amphibious and expeditionary warfare capabilities and strengthening India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Why LPDs Are Crucial

LPDs are the backbone of modern expeditionary forces, designed to transport troops, armour, and aircraft directly to hostile shores. Their versatility allows them to launch amphibious assaults, sustain out-of-area continge

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