Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 Successfully Wraps Up in New Delhi
The second edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 concluded successfully at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, following three days of intensive discussions from October 22 to October 24, 2025. This high-level meeting provided a strategic forum for Naval Commanders to evaluate operational readiness, address maritime security challenges, develop capabilities, and integrate with other military services.
The conference was inaugurated with a speech by the Chief of the Naval Staff, who underscored the Navy's crucial role in protecting India’s maritime interests amid shifting geostrategic landscapes. He highlighted the Navy's progress toward becoming a 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future-Ready Force', applauding recent operational deployments, technological advancements, and collaborative efforts with other military branches. The Chief reaffirmed the Navy's vision of achieving complete self-reliance by 2047 through innovation, technology adoption, and initiatives driven by iDEX.
On October 23, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Commanders, praising the Indian Navy’s strong deterrent posture and high level of operational readiness. He commended the Navy's presence in the Indian Ocean Region, describing it as a stabilizing force for allies and a deterrent to those seeking instability. The Minister also emphasized the necessity of building a self-reliant Navy, which he noted as a cornerstone of a confident and powerful India.
He also highlighted the urgent need to harness technology and advanced tactics to maintain an edge over adversaries, particularly the increasing role of autonomous and uncrewed systems in modern naval warfare.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Air Staff, and the Cabinet Secretary also engaged with the Commanders. The Chief of Defence Staff emphasized the significance of jointness, integration, and resource optimization to achieve improved national security outcomes.
Throughout the conference, five significant naval publications were unveiled, including the Regulations for Naval Armament Service, GeM Handbook, and Foreign Cooperation Roadmap. Furthermore, a digital platform named ‘NIPUN’ (Naval Intellectual Portal for Unified Knowledge) was launched to act as a comprehensive resource for intellectual and operational research contributions from the naval community.
On the sidelines, the 'Sagar Manthan' event on October 22 gathered Naval Commanders, strategic experts, and thought leaders for detailed discussions on contemporary maritime and security matters.
The conference reiterated the Indian Navy’s dedication to protecting India’s maritime boundaries, enhancing interoperability across military services, and advancing towards a self-sufficient, technology-focused maritime force.
