Navy Commanders explore ways to boost combat prowess in island territories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP Commanders of the Indian Navy carried out a comprehensive review of the security challenges facing the nation in the maritime domain and vowed to work towards boosting the combat capabilities of the force including in the strategically-located Island Territories. India on Wednesday commissioned a new naval base, INS Jatayu, at Minicoy in Lakshadweep islands to enhance its combat prowess amid China’s increasing forays into the Indian Ocean region.

 

Ways to further strengthen India’s maritime prowess figured prominently at the Naval Commanders’ Conference that concluded on Friday. While the inaugural session of the conference was held onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on March 5, much wider deliberations on operational issues took place in the national capital on March 7 and 8. The Navy said the proceedings in Delhi included a review of major operational, material, infrastructure, logistics and personnel related initiatives.