New Delhi:

Speaking at the Naval Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India’s growing role as a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean. He commended the Indian Navy for its active contribution to peace, security, and trade in the region, highlighting the economic, geopolitical, and strategic significance of the Indian Ocean amidst modern threats such as piracy, missile attacks, and disruptions to sea cable networks.

Navy Safeguarding Indian Ocean

Addressing senior naval officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Singh praised the Navy for safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly its reputation as a first responder in the Indo-Pacific. He pointed out how the Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operations have gained both national and international recognition.

The Defence Minister emphasized India’s transformative shift in maritime strength, noting that 64 ships and submarines are currently being constructed in Indian shipyards, with an additional 24 platforms on order. He reiterated the Modi government’s commitment to making the Navy more potent through indigenously built ships, aligning with the vision of achieving complete self-reliance, or ‘Aatmanirbharta,’ by 2047.

Navy Safeguarding Indian Ocean

Singh also called for increased cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard to bolster national maritime security and make optimal use of resources. He participated in a Tech Demo featuring autonomous systems and state-of-the-art defense technologies from the Navy’s R&D sector.

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The conference, a key biannual event, serves as a strategic platform for top naval officials to assess evolving geopolitical challenges and strengthen India’s maritime capabilities.