Defence Minister laid foundation for DRDO's Large Cavitation Tunnel facility at NSTL Visakhapatnam on April 03, 2026.
Facility enables indigenous testing of naval propulsion systems for submarines and ships, enhancing stealth capabilities.
Project executed in turnkey mode with international technical collaboration for hydrodynamic research.
Live demonstrations showcased torpedoes, naval mines, decoys, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).