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New Delhi: The Indian Navy will hold the second edition of its biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026 at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1, bringing senior naval leadership together to review operational preparedness and assess emerging maritime security challenges.
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The conference, the Navy’s apex forum, will include outstation operational and area commanders and provide an institutional platform for engagement with senior government officials. The agenda will focus on safeguarding India’s maritime interests, including the security of energy supplies amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia. The Defence Ministry has highlighted the Navy’s commitment to Operation Urja Suraksha and its role as a maritime security partner in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.
On the opening day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to present his vision and guidance on national maritime perspectives and expectations from the Navy. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth will also interact with naval commanders, with the aim of promoting tri-service synergy and integration
During the following days, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and the Commanders-in-Chief will review operations, materiel, logistics, human resources, training and the induction of advanced technologies. These include artificial intelligence, big data analysis, autonomous and uncrewed systems, and cyber operations.
The discussions are expected to assess overall force preparedness, optimise force levels and strengthen combat readiness under the guiding principles of “JAI”—Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation. The conference also comes as the Navy continues to adapt to a maritime environment shaped by regional conflicts, evolving threats and the growing importance of technology in naval operations.
The first edition of the 2026 conference was held at Nausena Bhawan from April 14 to 17. It reviewed operational and materiel preparedness, infrastructure, logistics and human resources, against the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia.
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