The second edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference will begin in New Delhi tomorrow. The Conference is the apex-level biannual event facilitating deliberations on significant strategic, operational and administrative issues between the Naval Commanders. The Defence Ministry said the four-day conference will commence with the inaugural address by the Chief of Naval Staff. He will review major operational, Logistic, Training and Administrative activities pursued by the Indian Navy over the last six months and deliberate upon key milestones to be crossed to safeguard maritime interests. The conference, which will be held against the backdrop of evolving geo-political and geo-strategic dynamics, regional challenges and complexity in maritime security situations in West Asia, will play a crucial role in shaping the future course of the Indian Navy.

During the Conference, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh is likely to address the Naval Commanders on Thursday on matters of national security and national expectations. The Chief of Defence Staff along with the Chiefs of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force will engage with Naval Commanders to foster collaborations amongst the three Services.

The Ministry said the Indian Navy has responded with strength and resolve against emerging threats of drones and missiles affecting the safety of trade, demonstrating its capability as a Preferred Security Responder in the Indian Ocean Region. During the conference, the Commanders will also review the ongoing Naval projects to enhance indigenisation through Make in India in consonance with the vision of completing Aatmanirbharta by 2047.