Be Ready for Operations, Rajnath Singh Tells Indian Navy

Defense News ,India :-  In a recent meeting called the Naval Commanders’ Conference, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the quick and brave response of the Indian Navy to recent incidents like piracy and missile attacks. He urged the Commanders to be ready for various types of operations in case of conflict.

The conference took place in two phases. The first phase happened at sea, where the Minister observed operations on aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. The second phase took place in New Delhi on March 7-8, where they discussed important plans related to operations, equipment, infrastructure, logistics, and personnel.

During the conference, naval leaders talked about current and future plans, focusing on improving capabilities in island territories to tackle challenges in the maritime domain. Chiefs of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force also joined the discussions, sharing their views on the current security situation and their readiness to protect national interests.

The opening session of the conference occurred on the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. In addition to the main discussions, Naval Commanders also met with various 'think tanks' to discuss ways to boost self-reliance in defense production by collaborating with small businesses, innovators, and academia.