Rajnath Reviews Navy Ops at Karwar Meet
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Rajnath Reviews Navy Ops at Karwar Meet

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and maritime security strategies during the inaugural phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 held in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5. Joined by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Defence Minister engaged with top commanders on evolving challenges and the Navy’s future roadmap.

Calling for a strategic reorientation in light of an increasingly volatile geopolitical climate, Singh said, “It is our responsibility to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific as it becomes the world’s focal point.” He reaffirmed India’s commitment to a free, open, and rules-based maritime order under UNCLOS.

Addressing the commanders, he lauded the Navy’s role in securing the nation’s interests and driving innovation, while highlighting the government’s efforts under Prime Minister Modi to boost naval capabilities. Over the past decade, India has witnessed an unprecedented push in naval modernisation, with massive investments exceeding Rs 1 trillion (Rs 1,000 billion), resulting in new platforms and cutting-edge equipment.

The 2025 conference marks the 'Year of Reforms' for the Ministry of Defence. Singh stressed the importance of aligning both top-down policy changes and bottom-up execution, especially in training, R&D, and manpower optimisation. “Security is a continuous process of adaptation. Reforms must go beyond paperwork,” he told the Navy brass.

The conference, a biannual apex-level forum, plays a crucial role in shaping India’s maritime strategy. The second phase, scheduled in New Delhi from April 7 to 10, will feature tri-services deliberations, with chiefs of Army and Air Force also participating. Engagements with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant will focus on India’s foreign policy and international partnerships.

Modernisation, indigenisation, and Aatmanirbharta remain the core themes of the conference, positioning the Indian Navy as a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and maritime security strategies during the inaugural phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 held in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5. Joined by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Defence Minister engaged with top commanders on evolving challenges and the Navy’s future roadmap. Calling for a strategic reorientation in light of an increasingly volatile geopolitical climate, Singh said, “It is our responsibility to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific as it becomes the world’s focal point.” He reaffirmed India’s commitment to a free, open, and rules-based maritime order under UNCLOS. Addressing the commanders, he lauded the Navy’s role in securing the nation’s interests and driving innovation, while highlighting the government’s efforts under Prime Minister Modi to boost naval capabilities. Over the past decade, India has witnessed an unprecedented push in naval modernisation, with massive investments exceeding Rs 1 trillion (Rs 1,000 billion), resulting in new platforms and cutting-edge equipment. The 2025 conference marks the 'Year of Reforms' for the Ministry of Defence. Singh stressed the importance of aligning both top-down policy changes and bottom-up execution, especially in training, R&D, and manpower optimisation. “Security is a continuous process of adaptation. Reforms must go beyond paperwork,” he told the Navy brass. The conference, a biannual apex-level forum, plays a crucial role in shaping India’s maritime strategy. The second phase, scheduled in New Delhi from April 7 to 10, will feature tri-services deliberations, with chiefs of Army and Air Force also participating. Engagements with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant will focus on India’s foreign policy and international partnerships. Modernisation, indigenisation, and Aatmanirbharta remain the core themes of the conference, positioning the Indian Navy as a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region.

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