The Indian Navy's aggressive posture during 'Operation Sindoor' forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports and dented Islamabad's maritime economy by driving up shipping risks and insurance premiums, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said.
Admiral Tripathi said the Navy maintained an 'unprecedented operational tempo' across strategic waters, clocking nearly 11,000 ship days and over 50,000 flying hours in 2025 alone.
He said the Navy's immediate deployment of a Carrier Battle Group and its forward operational posture in the Northern Arabian Sea forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to harbour or close to the Makran coast.
The Navy Chief's response came when asked about his force's readiness and contribution to national security during his tenure.
Admiral Tripathi said capability enhancement and force modernisation have remained his core priorities because the maritime domain is becoming increasingly contested and technologically complex.
He highlighted the Navy's increasing combat capabilities, mentioning multi-domain exercises carried out by his force including TROPEX and AIKEYME exercises.
