First edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2023 to begin today onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant

The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2023 will commence today. The Conference serves as a platform to discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as to interact with senior government functionaries through an institutionalised forum.

The first phase of the Commanders’ Conference is being held at sea, and for the first-time, onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Naval Commanders onboard INS Vikrant on the opening day. Chief of Defence Staff and Chiefs of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force would also interact with the Naval Commanders during the Conference.