Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Ok. Tripathi. File| Photo: Defence PRO by way of PTI Photo
The Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Islamabad requested stoppage of kinetic actions, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Ok. Tripathi stated on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).
The Navy Chief was talking on the naval investiture ceremony right here, the place he awarded Yudh Seva Medals to 2 high naval officers for his or her distinguished service during Operation Sindoor carried out final yr after the Pahalgam terror assault.
Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as its models undertook swift deployment and maintained a extremely aggressive posture all through the interval, he stated.
“It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea, when they requested stoppage of kinetic actions,” Admiral Tripathi stated on the Navy’s function within the operation.
Through swift and resolute actions during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy bolstered the nation’s confidence and belief in its capabilities, he added.
“Besides Operation Sindoor and the relentless operational tempo through the year, we were also very proud to showcase the breadth and depth of our operational capabilities to the Prime Minister during a historic 17-hour overnight embarkation with the Indian Navy on the western seaboard,” stated Admiral Tripathi.
Talking in regards to the West Asia battle, he stated that ever for the reason that conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran broke out, greater than 20 service provider vessels have been attacked within the area.
Nearly 1,900 vessels stay stranded amid the hostilities, he stated, including that the each day site visitors by means of the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply to six-seven transits, in contrast with a pre-conflict common of about 130.
“At a time when the global order is marked by increasing fragmentation and friction, the seas are no longer secondary theatres where continental conflicts spill over. Instead, they are becoming the first arena where strategic intent is signalled and contested, often with disproportionate consequences,” the Navy chief added.
He stated that on the similar time, evolving expertise and techniques haven’t solely reshaped how conflicts are deliberate, initiated, and sustained, but in addition made non-traditional challenges extra advanced and fewer predictable to counter.
“As a result, the prevailing maritime environment demands a careful alignment of functional agility and farsightedness at the organisational level, combat readiness and operational effectiveness at the unit level, and professional excellence anchored in boldness and judgement at the individual level,” stated Admiral Tripathi.
He stated the Indian Navy upheld the nation’s dedication as a primary responder within the area, by means of numerous Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions undertaken at quick discover and in difficult circumstances, from Operation Brahma in Myanmar to Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka.
“Sustained focus on Atmanirbharta not only enabled us to complete our transformation to a builders Navy, but also helped us gain strong momentum in capability induction with commissioning of 12 ships and submarines in a single year,” Admiral Tripathi added.
Published – April 02, 2026 02:43 am IST
