Chief of the Naval Staff Addresses 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington

WELLINGTON, March 30, 2026 – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, addressed the 81st Staff Course at DSSC, Wellington via VC on 30 March 2026.

During the address, the CNS highlighted India's rich maritime legacy and the ongoing transformation of the Indian Navy into a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force driven by the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

He emphasised the Indian Navy's crucial role in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests and discussed emerging trends in naval warfare. He also underlined the Navy's preparedness to tackle both conventional and unconventional challenges.