Indian Navy commanders discuss developments in warfare, operational concepts

The commanders-in-Chief, senior leadership from the Indian Navy, sister Services, headquarters of the integrated defence staff (HQIDS) and Coast Guard participated a four-day, operational-level discussions held in Kerala's Kochi from August 27 to 30.

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over the discussions.

During the discussions, operational concepts and responses to various operational scenarios with tri-services synergy and coordination with Coast Guard and other maritime agencies were critically analysed.

The deliberations also focused on the developments in warfare, identifying areas for greater synergy in joint efforts, key technological support requirements, operational logistics, and optimising manpower resources to tackle emerging maritime challenges.