Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Naval Commanders Urged to Strengthen Combat Readiness and Coordination
India’s senior naval leaders met in New Delhi to discuss the Navy’s future.
The meeting is called the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Navy must be ready to respond quickly to dangers at sea.
He also said it should watch the seas carefully and help protect India’s energy supplies.
He mentioned a mission called Operation Urja Suraksha.
Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan called for better technology and stronger capabilities.
Other military leaders said the Army, Navy and other services should share information and work more closely.
They will also discuss training, equipment, supplies, personnel and new technologies.
The conference is being held from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
The Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 began in New Delhi with senior Indian Navy leaders attending.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for stronger maritime surveillance, analytical capabilities and operational responsiveness.
Singh highlighted Operation Urja Suraksha and the Navy’s role in protecting India’s energy security amid the West Asia situation.
Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged combat readiness, agility, technology absorption and capability development.
Military leaders stressed tri-service coordination, data sharing, interoperability, resilience and integrated responses to emerging threats.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani, Army Chief Gen. Dhiraj Seth, Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and senior Indian Navy commanders.
- What
- The Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 is reviewing operational preparedness, maritime security, capability development and joint military operations.
- When
- September 29 to October 1, 2026.
- Where
- Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To strengthen combat readiness, maritime surveillance, energy security, technology development and coordination among the military services.
- Event
- Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026
- Edition
- Second edition
- Dates
- September 29–October 1, 2026
- Venue
- Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi
- Main focus
- Operational preparedness, maritime security and future capability development
- Energy security operation
- Operation Urja Suraksha
- Additional topics
- Operations, logistics, training, force development and emerging technologies
