Defence Correspondents’ Course 2026 Begins in Visakhapatnam with Navy Module

Visakhapatnam: The Defence Correspondents’ Course (DCC) 2026 commenced in Visakhapatnam on September 21 with its six-day Navy Module, bringing together 24 journalists for first-hand exposure to the Indian Navy’s organisation, operations and maritime security responsibilities.

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Rear Admiral Manoj Jha, Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Eastern Naval Command, delivered the inaugural address and highlighted the importance of an effective media–military interface in strengthening understanding of defence and security issues.

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During the naval module, the participating journalists will be briefed on the Navy’s organisational structure, operational activities and maritime security responsibilities. The programme includes lectures by subject-matter experts, interactions with naval personnel, visits to naval establishments, ships and submarines, besides a sea sortie designed to provide first-hand exposure to naval operations at sea.

The DCC is intended to provide journalists with a deeper understanding of military institutions and operational environments, enabling more informed and specialised reporting on defence and strategic affairs. Previous editions have similarly combined classroom briefings with visits to naval platforms and operational establishments.

The Navy module also provides media professionals an opportunity to understand the complexities of maritime security, naval operations and the wider role of the Indian Navy in the maritime domain. With India placing increasing emphasis on maritime security and its role in the Indian Ocean Region, such direct exposure is aimed at strengthening professional understanding of the naval environment.

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