QA-industry conclave to discuss future of quality assurance in naval & defence manufacturing

QA-industry conclave to discuss future of quality assurance in naval & defence manufacturing

          A Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, on the theme ‘Traceability, Speed and Trust – Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance’, will be held at Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi on February 13, 2026. It will bring together senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Indian Navy, Quality Assurance agencies, shipyards, defence PSUs, and leading industry partners to deliberate on the future of quality assurance in naval & defence manufacturing.

          The conclave aims to highlight the critical role of digital technologies in strengthening quality assurance processes, enhancing traceability across the manufacturing chain, accelerating approvals & certifications, and building long‑term trust among stakeholders. It will serve as a common platform for policy makers, practitioners, and industry leaders to exchange best practices and chart a roadmap for a modern, technology‑enabled QA ecosystem.

          The technical sessions will feature focused panel discussions on Digital QA for Shipbuilding – Traceability, Speed and Trust; QA Policy Compliance and Industry Collaborations; and QA in Naval Shipbuilding and Replenishment Orders for Spares. These discussions will address key challenges and opportunities in shipbuilding, spares provisioning, policy compliance, and collaborative quality assurance frameworks.

          Several important initiatives will be launched during the conclave, including Release of the Indian Naval & Marine Industry – A Capability Catalogue to strengthen industry engagement and information sharing; Promulgation of the Joint Service Guidelines on Common Information Model for integrated data management of combat systems and sensors; and Conferment of Green Channel Status and Self‑Certification to eligible industry partners in recognition of proven quality performance.