Rajnath Singh addresses naval commanders; witnesses 'twin-carrier' operation
Rajnath Singh on Tuesday witnessed the combat prowess of aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya in a «twin-carrier» operation in the Arabian Sea and addressed the top naval commanders on the evolving maritime security scenario in view of geo-political upheavals. The inaugural session of the three-day naval commanders conference saw Singh embarking at sea to witness the Navy's ability to conduct operations deploying both the aircraft carriers.
In his address to the commanders, Singh highlighted the Navy's important role in maritime security and maintaining India's sovereignty and urged the commanders to remain prepared to deal with all kinds of challenges while assuring the government's all-possible support.
«If India's reputation has increased in the Indian Ocean Region and wider Indo-Pacific, it is due to the bravery and promptness of our Navy,» he said.
«It has become synonymous with credibility in the Indo-Pacific region. The Navy is a reflection of India's growing stature on the global canvas,» he said.
The defence minister underscored the importance of jointness and synergy of the three services amidst the constantly-evolving geopolitical scenario including increasing use of drones in modern-day warfare.
Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said the «twin-carrier» demonstration served as a «powerful testament» to the crucial role of sea-based air power in maintaining maritime superiority.
In remarks at the commanders' conference, the defence minister commended the Indian Navy for
