Phase II of the first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 commenced at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi on April 7, with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), delivering the inaugural address.
Addressing senior leadership, including outstation Operational and Area Commanders, and staff from Command and Naval Headquarters, Admiral Tripathi lauded the Navy’s operational achievements over the past year. He highlighted the force’s high combat readiness, sustained through intensive operational exercises, increased availability of platforms, and seamless joint operations with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
Underscoring the Indian Navy’s growing contribution to the indigenous shipbuilding industry, the CNS commended the increasing culture of innovation and creativity within the force. He urged continued adoption of emerging technologies to ensure the Navy remains “Future Ready.”
In the context of evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region, Admiral Tripathi reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to maintaining maritime security through a credible and cohesive presence. He emphasized the importance of multilateral and bilateral engagements, citing initiatives like Operation Brahma and the deployment of INS Sagar, which was flagged off during Phase I of the conference in Karwar on April 5.
The CNS identified seven key focus areas for the force: War Fighting and Combat Efficiency, Force Levels and Capacity Development, Fleet Maintenance and Operational Logistics, Innovation and Technological Integration, Balanced Workforce Development, Organisational Agility, and Synergy with national agencies and stakeholders.
Phase II of the First Edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025, commenced at the Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, #07Apr 25, with the inaugural address by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi #CNS.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also interacted with the Naval Commanders, offering strategic insights on the shifting global order and its implications for international relations and security architecture.
Admiral Tripathi released several key publications during the conference, including documents on the Indian Navy’s Operational Data Framework, Space Vision, Naval Aviation Safety, and a reference guide on retirement and life beyond naval service.
On April 5, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Navy’s operational readiness and maritime security landscape during the inaugural phase of the conference held at Karwar, Karnataka. The Minister also engaged with senior commanders on the Navy’s evolving role in safeguarding national interests in the region.
Held biannually, the Naval Commanders’ Conference is the apex forum for deliberating critical strategic, operational, and administrative matters. It reinforces India’s position as a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region and highlights the Navy’s pivotal role in promoting regional peace, stability, and cooperation.
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