Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025: Strengthening India’s Maritime Strategy Amid China’s Rising Presence in IOR
New Delhi, April 7, 2025 — Strategic competition is intensifying in the Indo-Pacific. The second phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 began at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The top leadership of the Indian Navy gathered to chart the future course of naval operations. They focused on addressing China’s expanding influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). CNS Tripathi: A Call for Innovation and Readiness Delivering the keynote address, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), emphasized operational readiness. He highlighted inter-service synergy as a cornerstone of India’s maritime posture. He commended the Navy’s high-operational tempo, successful…