Chennai, 17 September (IANS) Eastern Navy Command of the Indian Navy, underlining India’s growing maritime responsibilities and surveillance capabilities, hosted a two -day seminar on a long -range sea reconnaissance (LRMR) in Inte Rajali, Arkonam.
The event, held on 16 and 17 September, brought together to discuss the developed role of LRMR platforms in the safety of India’s interests in the Indian Ocean region, Boeing Limited’s Senior Naval Commanders, Operations Experts and Representatives of Boeing Limited. Rear Admiral Shantinu Jha, Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Eastern Navy Command, inaugurated the seminar as the chief guest. A compilation of articles from scholars on maritime surveillance was released during proceedings.
The collection highlighted the operational importance of platforms such as P-8i aircraft and high altitude long endurance (HAE) drones, including MQ-9b Sea Guardian, Submarine War and Multi-Domain reconnaissance.
An attraction of this incident was a major milestone’s memory: 50,000 hours of flying by INAS 312, Navy’s leading LRMR Squadron, INS Rajali. The achievement marks the first time in the Indian Navy aviation history and reflects the important role of the unit in maintaining constant vigilance on strategic water.
The commission with state -of -the -art Boeing P8i aircraft, INAS 312 is important in expanding the operational access to the Navy, which completes those missions to track hostile submarines, to monitor the maritime streets important for India’s security and trade.
Rear Admiral Jha appreciated Squadron for his professionalism and contribution, given that his efforts have greatly increased India’s pirate domain awareness. Situated strategically on the Eastern Seboard, INS Rajali has emerged as a sub -center of long -distance monitoring activities of the Navy.
In addition to hosting the P8i fleet, it also operates the MQ-9B C Guardian drone, which provides a technical edge for high-making operations in the huge expansion of the Indian Ocean. With these platforms, the Navy has a better position to respond to traditional and emerging hazards in an expansion area of responsibility.
The seminar reflected the Navy’s emphasis on building indigenous capacity and partnership with global defense leaders to strengthen India’s role as a net safety provider in the region. Discussions underlined how monitoring technology, combined with operating expertise, continues to redefine marine skills in the era of complex security challenges.
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