Focus on Joint Operations and National Security
The conference will see addresses from the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri and the Cabinet Secretary, providing guidance on national interests and the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Naval commanders will interact closely with senior leadership and bureaucrats to refine operational strategies and mitigate multidimensional threats in the current geo-strategic environment.
Key discussions include interoperability and joint operations with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, reinforcing India’s maritime posture across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Leadership Reviews and Strategic Planning
The Chief of the Naval Staff, alongside Commander-in-Chiefs, will review operational plans and assess security challenges across India’s Western and Eastern seaboards. Topics include training, resource allocation, and operational tasking in current and emerging scenarios.
Senior leadership will also deliberate on enhancing indigenisation under the Make in India initiative and advancing the MAHASAGAR vision, positioning India as a preferred security partner in the IOR and Indo-Pacific.
Technological Advancements and Future Roadmap
Participants will explore disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning to improve combat solutions and sustain seamless naval operations. Digitisation and operational logistics will also form part of strategic planning for future capabilities.
The conference aims to align Navy operations with national security objectives while fostering innovation and technological adoption, ensuring preparedness against evolving maritime threats.
