Indian Navy commanders to review security amid Bangladesh instability and China’s growing influence

The Indian Navy’s top commanders are set to meet on September 17 in New Delhi to assess the regional security landscape, which has become increasingly volatile.

A key focus of the four-day conference will be the emerging crisis in Bangladesh, where regime changes and the rise of extremist groups have sparked concerns about national and regional security.

Another major topic of discussion will be China’s aggressive tactics, particularly its growing military support to Pakistan, which continues to pose strategic challenges to India. The meeting will be the first since Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumed the role of Chief of Naval Staff in April.

This high-level gathering comes after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s call for the Indian armed forces to prepare for unforeseen threats, as discussed during the recent Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow.

Additionally, the Navy will review its operational successes in the Gulf of Aden, where earlier this year it thwarted several pirate and drone attacks. The creation of new theatre commands is also on the agenda, underscoring the need for the force to remain fully operational at all times.

The conference is part of the Navy’s biannual review, where senior officers present insights and strategic input to guide future actions.