Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India — Ministry of Defense · PIB Delhi · Read the original release on pib.gov.in
The second edition of the Naval Commanders Conference-2026, held twice a year, was held in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1, 2026. This high-level conference has been an important platform for a comprehensive review of the operational and logistics preparedness of the Navy. During the three-day conference, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasad, Chief of Defense Staff General N.S. Raja Subramaniam and Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth interacted with naval commanders. (https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2316492®=3&lang=1 )
In this conference, Naval Commanders discussed important aspects related to operational preparedness, logistics and maintenance and improvements made in training and human resource management. These topics were discussed keeping in mind the changing global security situation and rapid advances in technology. It also paid special attention to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and the growing role of autonomous and unmanned systems.
Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasad stressed the need for rapid adoption of technology and strengthening domestic capabilities in critical areas such as semiconductor, artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
Addressing the Naval Commanders, Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics & IT, lauded the #IndianNavy’s role in ensuring India’s energy security and highlighted the GoI’s focus on strengthening sovereignty in semiconductor and chip production towards a more robust… https://t.co/wDqVkp3ajM pic.twitter.com/RP1FX5BonF
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) October 1, 2026
Chief of Defense Staff General N.S. Raja Subramaniam emphasized the important role of the Indian Navy as a strategic capability enhancing force in safeguarding national interests. He appreciated the Navy's operational commitment towards ensuring energy security and its continuous efforts towards technology adoption and indigenization. He also stressed the need for technology-based transformation, strengthening and better coordination between the three services.
Gen NS Raja Subramani, #CDS, addressing the #IndianNavy Commanders’ Conference on 29 Sep 2026, acknowledged the Navy as a strategic force multiplier.
He commended the Navy’s efforts in technology absorption, #Aatmanirbharta, and ongoing operations to maintain energy security.… https://t.co/YAIlHts5y8 pic.twitter.com/yWC0VTEnkQ
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) September 30, 2026
Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth gave information about the preparedness outline of the Indian Army to deal with regional security challenges.
Gen Dhiraj Seth, #COAS, interacted with the Naval Commanders on 29 Sep 2026 and shared perspectives on the contemporary security environment.
The interaction focused on further strengthening Tri-Service synergy, interoperability and integrated responses to emerging security… https://t.co/YAIlHtrxIA pic.twitter.com/A5CwrXWtYb
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) September 30, 2026
The major discussions held during the Commanders' Conference focused on building a combat-ready, reliable, united and capable military force to face future challenges. For this, important aspects like joint functioning, better coordination between various agencies, effective utilization of resources and strategic coordination were focused.
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