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Navy Chief Warns: Sea Becoming Highly Competitive, Geography Weaponized in 21st Century
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News18•24-09-2026, 19:22
Navy Chief Warns: Sea Becoming Highly Competitive, Geography Weaponized in 21st Century
- •Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated the sea, traditionally a shared space, is increasingly competitive in the 21st century.
- •Admiral Swaminathan highlighted a growing contest to control sea resources as the maritime domain intensifies in competition.
- •He noted that while the sea's natural state is free and open, this is changing due to three predominant factors.
- •Geography is being weaponized in the 21st century, altering the nature of the maritime domain.
- •The conflict in West Asia is a significant concern for the entire world, according to Admiral Swaminathan at News18 DEFCON 2026.
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated that the sea is becoming increasingly competitive in the 21st century with geography being weaponised and a growing contest to control sea resources.
The Indian Navy collaborates with industry partners through flagship seminars like the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation program to stay updated and enable the quick induction of new technologies.
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