Indigenisation should remain focus area for navy: Dhowan

April 23, 2016 18:16

Asserting that Indian Navy has contributed significantly to the nation's geopolitical and developmental aspirations, Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan today said indigenisation programme for platforms, weapons, sensors and equipment should remain an area of focus for the force.

Addressing the bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference, which commenced on April 21, Dhowan addressed the Navy's top leadership on myriad issues including enhancing operational readiness of the Commands, infrastructure development, human resource management, coastal security, cyber security and foreign cooperation initiatives. He revisited the thrust areas as also the importance of the C3I model '" Commitment, Compassion, Credibility and Integrity '" to keep focus on defined goals and maintain the navy on the correct track.

He said that the Navy has contributed significantly to the nation's geopolitical and developmental aspirations.

Emphasising that combat readiness of the fleet and other operational formations is of prime importance, the admiral said focused efforts, as hitherto, are required at all levels to ensure sustained growth of the Navy into a formidable multi-dimensional force.

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