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Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS is on an official visit to Myanmar from 02 - 05 May 26. The visit aims to further strengthen the robust and growing maritime engagements between the #IndianNavy and the #MyanmarNavy. Engagements with senior leadership of #Myanmar will focus on reviewing ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhancing operational-level linkages, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two navies. The visit reaffirms India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and collaborative engagement in the #IndianOceanRegion, with focus on enhancing #NavalCooperation, bolstering #MaritimeSecurity, and promoting mutual growth and regional stability. 🇮🇳-🇲🇲#BridgesofFriendship #MaritimeDiplomacy #IONS #IOSSagar Details ⬇️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @SpokespersonMoD @IndiainMyanmar

Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS addressed officers of the Joint Higher Command Course on “Inflections in the Indo-Pacific: Indian Navy Navigating the Change and Shaping Outcomes at Sea” at #ArmyWarCollege, Mhow #24Feb 26, as part of the JOCAP-26. #CNS described the #IndoPacific as the epicentre of global power competition, home to nearly 60% of global GDP and 70% of maritime trade, and also cautioned that an era of “polycrisis,” marked by contested seas, grey-zone tactics, and technological disruption, is redefining security. Lines of Efforts outlined by #CNS comprised Three Pillars: #1. Credible combat power via balanced force levels and sustained presence #2. Accelerated self-reliance driven by indigenous innovation and emerging technologies #3. Deeper partnerships and jointness to secure shared maritime interests. #CNS underscored the #IndianNavy’s role as a combat-ready, credible, and future-ready force and a preferred security partner, shaping outcomes at sea with preparedness, partnerships, and resolve, committed to safeguarding national interests - anytime, anywhere, anyhow! @ia_awc @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC

The Goa Maritime Conclave #GMC26 concluded with insightful addresses by the Chiefs of Navies and Heads of Delegations, articulating national perspectives on advancing collaborative maritime security. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS expressed sincere appreciation to all partner nations for their participation and enduring commitment to shared #maritimesecurity in the Indian Ocean Region. He underscored that in an era of adaptive maritime threats, we must move from shared awareness to coordinated action by leveraging technology, seamless information sharing and focused operations under the vision of #MAHASAGAR. The discussions reflected strong convergence on strengthening regional partnerships and institutionalising cooperation mechanisms among maritime partners. #GMC26 reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering inclusive, consultative and result-oriented maritime cooperation in the #IOR. Read More ⬇️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #SeasForAll #MAHASAGAR @InNwc

Session 2 of #GMC26 examined pathways for enhancing capacity building and capability development among maritime agencies of the #IndianOceanRegion. Moderated by Adm KB Singh (Retd), former CNS, the session featured RAdm Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) and Capt R S Sawan, Senior Fellow @nmfindia, as speakers. The interactions highlighted the imperative of pooling training resources, institutionalising training frameworks besides concerted and collaborative efforts towards capability enhancement as key drivers for enhancing #interoperability and long-term regional maritime resilience. #CapacityBuilding #SharedCapability #SecureSeas

The Fifth Edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave #GMC26, hosted by #IndianNavy, commenced at @InNwc, Goa, #21Feb 26. The Conclave theme - ‘Common Maritime Challenges in the IOR: Progressing Lines of Effort to Mitigate Dynamic Threats’ reinforces the need to further strengthen cooperative mechanisms to address evolving maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, along with Heads of Navies and senior maritime leaders from 14 partner nations across the #IOR, are participating in the Conclave. VAdm Sameer Saxena, FOC-in-C, @IN_HQSNC, welcomed the conclave delegates. In a thought-provoking Keynote Address, Adm Arun Prakash (Retd), former CNS, underscored the need for sharper operational coordination and sustained regional synergy to effectively respond to emerging maritime threats. #MaritimeSecurity #BridgesofFriendship 🇧🇩🇰🇲🇮🇳🇮🇩🇰🇪🇲🇬🇲🇾🇲🇻🇲🇺🇲🇲🇸🇨🇸🇬🇱🇰🇹🇿🇹🇭

Maritime leaders of the Indian Ocean Region will gather at #Goa for the 5th Edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave, #GMC26, held under the aegis of #IndianNavy on #21Feb 26. The Conclave being held at @InNwc, Goa, provides a vital platform for regional stakeholders to exchange perspectives, strengthen cooperation, and develop practical frameworks to address shared #MaritimeSecurity challenges. The event will witness participation of 14 partner nations of the #IOR. 🇧🇩🇰🇲🇮🇳🇮🇩🇰🇪🇲🇬🇲🇾🇲🇻🇲🇺🇲🇲🇸🇨🇸🇬🇱🇰🇹🇿🇹🇭 #SharedVision #PartnersatSea #MAHASAGAR pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

VAdm Sameer Saxena, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on #31Oct 25. @IN_HQSNC He succeeds VAdm V Srinivas PVSM, AVSM, NM who superannuated after an illustrious career close to four decades in the #IndianNavy.  Commissioned into the #IndianNavy on 01 Jul 1989, the Flag Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the @NavalWarCollege, USA. The Flag Officer has held several key #operational, staff and #Training appointments. His Command tenures include the Mauritian Coast Guard ship Guardian, #INSKulish and #INSMysore. He also served as Fleet Operations Officer of @IN_WesternFleet. His important appointments ashore include Joint Director of Personnel and Principal Director Foreign Cooperation at #NHQ. He has also served as the NA to the CNS, and the Naval Adviser at @HCI_London. On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in Feb 2020, he served as the ACNS (Policy & Plans). Thereafter, he commanded @IN_WesternFleet, #FOCWF. In Nov 22, he took over as the Flag Officer Commanding @IN_GDD. On promotion to Vice Admiral, the Flag Officer took over the responsibilities of #COS, @IN_HQENC. He was awarded NM in 2017 and AVSM in 2023. He has also been commended by the #CNS and the Commissioner of Police of #Mauritius, both times for acts of gallantry at sea. He is married to Mrs Laboni Saxena who has been committed to the @NWWA_INDIANNAVY activities over the years. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

What’s the difference between having power and knowing how to use it? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue #IPRD2025 is back & this time it's about determining the sharpest mix of assets & action to promote shared growth & security in the #IndoPacific region. Hosted by @nmfindia & the #IndianNavy, this is where capacity building meets capability enhancement to address real-world maritime challenges. Explore how navies, policymakers, technologists, and researchers are shaping the Indo-Pacific — together. Register now and be part of the dialogue that defines the future of #maritimesecurity, disaster resilience and regional cooperation. 🔗 maritimeindia.org/indo-pacif… #NationalMaritimeFoundation #IndoPacificRegionalDialogue #CapacityBuilding #CapabilityEnhancement #BlueEconomy #StrategicDialogue #MaritimeCooperation #RegionalSecurity