Ahead of Navy Day on December 4, the Indian Navy on Monday performed at the Gateway of India in south Mumbai with huge crowds witnessing the strength and preparedness of the naval forces. Pics/Satej Shinde
Updated On: 2024-12-02 08:34 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The drills are part of the annual Navy Day celebrations marking the Navy’s role in safeguarding India’s maritime boundaries
As part of the ongoing Navy Day celebrations, the Indian Navy will hold special events and demonstrations on December 4
The day also commemorates the Indian Navy’s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu will be part of the Navy Day celebrations on Wednesday Odisha's Puri, and 15 warships and 40 aircraft will be featured during the programme on December 4
"The Navy will demonstrate its operations in Odisha for the first time. The preparations for the Navy Day celebrations had begun months back. Ships, submarines, aircraft and various other marine commandos will be participating in the event. You will have a spectacular show," INS Chilka's commanding officer B Deepak Aneel said
He also said Navy personnel will perform combat demonstrations, including stealth operations by MARCOS commandos
The event highlights the readiness and valour of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation, he said
The Indian Navy will display a spectacular operational demonstration off the coast of Puri, showcasing the strength and versatility of its naval fleet
