New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan reaffirmed his commitment on Sunday to ensure that the Indian Navy maintains the highest level of operational readiness and combat effectiveness for protecting the nation’s security and economic interests. He also emphasised the importance of ‘JAI’ – Jointness, Atmanirbharata (self-reliance), and Indigenisation.Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as the Chief of Navy Staff after taking the handover from Admiral…
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New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi handed over the charge to Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as he bid farewell to the military service. Speaking to the reporters, Admiral Tripathi said, “It has been my honour and pleasure to be at the helm of India’s Navy, Indian Navy, every Indian’s Navy.” “Over the past few years, whenever the nation called, the Navy delivered. We saw it during Operation Sindoor, which still continues, and we are seeing it now during Op…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the operational preparedness of the force and the prevailing security environment in the Indian Ocean Region, officials said on Saturday. The meeting took place on Friday, just days before Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to retire from service on May 31.Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Indian Navy said Admiral Tripathi provided the Prime Minister with a…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Friday unveiled a commemorative book on ‘Operation Sindoor’, the three-day military operation from May 7- May 10 last year, in wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, that pulverized multiple terror hideouts inside Pakistan and also dealt a heavy blow on its air force bases.The commemorative volume will give a rare insight into the valiant and intrepid operation, as it contains the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airm…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Ahead of his superannuation later this month, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan chaired the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting on Monday, an official said. General Chauhan has been serving as the second CDS since September 30, 2022, the Defence Ministry official said.The Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), said in a message on X, “Today marked the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting for General Anil Chauhan #CDS &…
Naypyitaw, May 6 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacted with the officers from various units at the Naval Training Command (NTC) of the Myanmar Navy, underscoring the shared maritime challenges in the Bay of Bengal region.Addressing the staff and trainee officers, the CNS stressed the need for enhanced navy-to-navy cooperation between India and Myanmar under the Indian Government’s Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) …
Naypyitaw, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Myanmar Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Admiral Htein Win in Naypyitaw, discussing aspects related to growing bilateral ties. Talks also focused on advancing naval engagements between both countries, including on maritime engagement opportunities, capacity building, training exchanges and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), hydrography, and enhancing interoperability. “As part of the ongoing visit to Myanmar, Ad…
Naypyidaw, May 4 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Myanmar’s Defence Minister General Htun Aung in Naypyidaw discussed the current canvas of bilateral ties during their meeting in Naypyidaw, on Monday. CNS Admiral Tripathi is currently on a four-day official visit to Myanmar which will conclude on Tuesday.”As part of his ongoing visit to Myanmar, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, called on H.E. General Htun Aung, Minister of Defence of Myanmar. Discussions reviewed th…
Naypyidaw, May 3 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command chief Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing and Training Command chief, Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw, Commander on Sunday, and discussed issues related to strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence partnership, and augmenting operational engagements, the Indian Navy said. The two sides also spoke about issues related to enhancing training cooperation and future avenue…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. In his inaugural address at the Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026 on Tuesday, he noted the increased operational tempo and emphasised the importance of inter-services coordination, while underlining the need to maintain high combat readiness and adopt emerging tec…