In a statement shared on X, the Indian Navy said Admiral Tripathi presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a detailed assessment of the force’s preparedness and the emerging maritime security scenario.
The Indian Navy has successfully thwarted a piracy attempt near a merchant vessel in the Western Indian Ocean, reinforcing its role as a key security provider in the region.
The timely intervention by INS Kolkata ensured the safety and security of the merchant vessel and its crew, preventing what could have developed into a piracy attack.
MV Sunshine became the 15th India-bound LPG vessel to safely move out of the Persian Gulf as Iran backed India’s diplomatic role in easing regional tensions.
Decorated naval officer Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who has commanded INS Vikramaditya and the Western Fleet, will become the next Chief of Naval Staff after Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi demits office on May 31.
Extending his greetings to the nation's maritime force on the occasion of the Navy Day, he said that it is shielding the country's growth through maritime routes.
More than 20 Naval ships and submarines, including the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, along with a formidable array of air assets and elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) presented a spectacular display of Naval strength and operational excellence.
In a statement issued here, the Naval spokesperson said that the Indian Navy has undertaken comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
The brief of the naval doctrine, which was released ahead of the Navy Day, defines the Navy's roles, answering the central question-"Why we do what we do."
Belonging to the trio of Arihant-class nuclear ballistic submarines, the platform features an expanded missile payload, enabling it to carry more long-range nuclear missiles than the INS Arighaat, which was commissioned in August, 2024.
