As part of the ongoing Tri-Service Exercise 2025, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command embarked the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to review high-intensity Naval and joint Multi-Domain Operations.
Operational Demonstration Onboard India’s Flagship Carrier
The tri-service leadership witnessed:
- Carrier-borne flying operations, showcasing precision take-offs and recoveries,
- Night operations, validating round-the-clock maritime air power projection, and
- Underway replenishment, demonstrating the Navy’s ability to sustain combat operations at sea.
The demonstration highlighted the Indian Navy’s blue-water operational capability, seamlessly aligning with the Army and Air Force for integrated warfighting scenarios.
Symbol of Tri-Service Unity and Joint Warfighting Vision
The combined presence of the three Commanders-in-Chief onboard INS Vikrant stands as a powerful symbol of unity, interoperability, and joint strategic resolve. Their visit reinforces India’s commitment to:
- Integrated planning and execution,
- Effect-based operations,
- Enhanced multi-domain synergy across maritime, air, land, cyber, and space domains.
The tri-service participation underscores the evolution of the Indian Armed Forces towards fully networked, combat-ready joint operations, capable of projecting decisive power in complex, multi-threat environments.
Strengthening Jointness for Future Conflicts
This key engagement aboard INS Vikrant reflects India’s drive towards strengthening:
- Joint command structures,
- Technological integration,
- Interoperability in real-time battle scenarios, and
- Unified operational doctrines for future conflicts.
Tri-Service Exercise 2025 remains a crucial step in India’s transformation into a Future-Ready, Integrated Force, demonstrating capability, confidence, and cohesion at sea and beyond.
