The proceedings at the first edition of the Biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2024 reviewed major operational, materiel, infrastructure, Logistics and personnel-related initiatives of the Indian Navy, said an official statement.
China has increased its use of gray zone tactics by incrementally increasing the number of military aircraft and naval ships operating around Taiwan since September 2020.
The commissioning ceremony marked a pivotal milestone in India's naval capabilities, with INS Jatayu poised to play a crucial role in enhancing maritime domain awareness and bolstering the Indian Navy's sustenance and surveillance capabilities in the region.
Addressing a group of naval officers, President Murmu said, "With India emerging as a global power, the need for supporting the Indian Navy through efficient logistic management using the most advanced technology, cannot be over-emphasized. Both these services are vital for the smooth functi
According to an official release, "INAS 334 'Seahawks' was commissioned in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff at INS Garuda, Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on March 6, 2024."
The INS Jatayu was commissioned in the presence of Adm. R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, Hon'ble Administrator of Lakshadweep, Shri Praful K Patel, V Adm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
The Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked 14 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday, Taiwan News reported.
According to the officials, the crest of the INS Jatayu, depicting a bird that was approved by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, signifies Jatayu, a character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Navy for increasing its multi-dimensional capabilities in the Indian Ocean region and continuously emerging in a leadership role.