Navy chief gave the commanders seven key guidelines, stressing everything from new technologies to combat capability

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday stressed enhancing the Navy's strength in the war theater. Alongside this, he has asked all the naval commanders to prioritize seven key aspects. These are combat capability, fleet maintenance, application of new technologies, and collaboration with other entities. Speaking to the naval commanders in the Navy Commanders Conference, he declared that the naval commanders need to keep speed and efficacy in operation. Also, develop their working force in the right way.

The first phase of the Navy Commanders Conference was conducted in Karwar, Karnataka on 5 April and the second one is taking place in Delhi between 7 to 10 April. In it, the commanders of the Navy discussed the Indian Ocean region where Chinese activities have risen in the recent past.

Also in his address, Admiral Tripathi praised the achievements of the Navy. He said that such as successful military exercises, and working together with the Indian Army and Air Force. He also said that it is necessary to prepare the Navy for the future by using new technologies.

Tripathi also described India's role in the Indian Ocean as important and talked about promoting activities like Operation Brahma to help coastal countries. Apart from this, he asked the commanders to focus on seven key areas combat capability, force development, fleet care, use of new technologies, balanced development of workforce, agility and organizational change, and working together with other agencies.

Along with this, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also interacted with the commanders. Also discussed was the global security situation. Finally, the Navy Chief also released important publications like operational data of the Indian Navy, naval aviation security, and a guide on life after retirement.