Second Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2026

On October 1, 2026, the second edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi, reviewing the operational readiness and future technological capabilities of the Indian Navy.

Key Facts

Event Details: The second edition was held from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi.
Operational Review: Senior leadership reviewed operational readiness, material management, logistics, training, and human resource matters.
Emerging Technology: Special emphasis was placed on artificial intelligence, big data analytics, autonomous and unmanned systems, and cyber operations.
High-Level Dialogue: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Chief of the Army Staff interacted with the Naval Commanders.
Technological Self-Reliance: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada emphasized strengthening domestic capabilities in semiconductors, AI, and quantum technology.
Three Pillars: The Navy anchored its readiness assessment around jointness, self-reliance (Atmanirbharata), and innovation.