Navy Chief Highlights Focus on War Fighting and Combat Readiness
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Synopsis
On April 8, CNS Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi urged the naval forces to prioritize crucial areas such as war fighting and combat efficiency during the Phase II of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 in New Delhi.
Key Takeaways
- Focus on war fighting and combat efficiency.
- Emphasize innovation and new technologies.
- Enhance collaboration with national agencies.
- Develop a 'Future Ready' Force.
- Strengthen India's role as a security partner in IOR.
New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), emphasized the necessity for the forces to concentrate on critical domains, notably war fighting and combat efficiency.
“The seven pivotal areas include war fighting and combat efficiency, force levels and capacity enhancement, fleet upkeep and operational logistics, innovation along with the integration of cutting-edge technologies, balanced workforce development, operational and organizational agility, and synergy with various national agencies and stakeholders,” stated the CNS during the Phase II of the inaugural Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
The conference, which commenced on April 7 and will run until April 10, serves as the highest-level, biannual gathering that fosters discussions on critical strategic, operational, and administrative matters among senior naval commanders.
A Navy official mentioned that this conference is crucial in reinforcing India’s position as a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), thereby enhancing the Indian Navy’s role in promoting regional peace, security, and stability.
While addressing the outstation Operational and Area Commanders, along with the Staff of the Command and Naval Headquarters, the CNS praised the Navy’s accomplishments in sustaining a ‘Combat Ready’ force through successful operational drills, improved operational availability of platforms, and collaborative operations with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
The CNS underscored the importance of contributing to the domestic shipbuilding sector and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, stressing the need for ongoing adaptation to emerging technologies to develop a ‘Future Ready’ Force.
He reiterated the obligations of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region amid the evolving geopolitical landscape and the necessity for a cohesive and credible strategy by participating in multilateral and bilateral exercises and assisting coastal nations through various initiatives.
According to an official, these initiatives encompass ‘Operation Brahma’ and the deployment of IOS Sagar, which was initiated during Phase 1 of the conference.
The CNS also unveiled publications related to the Indian Navy’s Operational Data Framework, Space Vision, Naval Aviation Safety, and a comprehensive reference guide on retirement and life post-Navy.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also engaged with the naval commanders, discussing the changing dynamics of the global order and its implications for various aspects of international relations, including the international security framework.
