New Delhi, Mar 4 (Reporter) The three-day conference of top Navy commanders will begin on Tuesday, and the conference, organized in hybrid format, will be addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The first phase of the conference is being held at sea, and the Defense Minister will be embarking at sea to witness both aircraft carriers demonstrating the Indian Navy’s ability to conduct ‘twin carrier operations’, an official statement said. The conference, an annual event of paramount importance, serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to deliberate on strategic, operational, and administrative matters concerning maritime security. Held against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical dynamics, regional challenges, and the current volatile maritime security situation in the region, the conference plays a pivotal role in shaping the future course of the Indian Navy. During the three-day event, besides Rajnath Singh’s address, the Chief of Defence Staff, along with the Chiefs of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, will also engage with the Naval Commanders to discuss the convergence of the three services in light of the common national security environment. They will explore avenues to enhance tri-service synergy and readiness in defense of the nation and India's national interests. The last six months have witnessed significant changes in the geopolitical landscape in the IOR due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The strategic alignment of the nations has resulted in a spillover of the kinetic actions on land into the maritime domain. Along with drone and missile attacks on mercantile shipping, a resurgence of piracy has also been witnessed. The Indian Navy has responded to the emerging threats with strength and resolve, demonstrating its capability as a first responder and its commitment as a ‘preferred security partner in the region’. The Indian Navy's cornerstone event, the Commanders Conference, serves as a crucible for charting the course of the Navy's future amidst a rapidly evolving maritime environment. By fostering strategic clarity, operational excellence, technological innovation, and international cooperation, the conference reaffirms the Navy's commitment to safeguarding India's maritime interests and upholding its status as a responsible maritime power in the region...////...