NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, JAN 15
Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary of India, visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy’s premier Naval Air Station, here on Monday. He was received by Commodore Kapil Mehta, Commanding Officer, INS Rajali, and briefed on the Air Station’s operational preparedness and its role in ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh during his visit to #INSRajali on 13 Jan ‘25 interacted with the men and women serving at the premier naval station, and appreciated their dedication and contribution to safeguarding national maritime interests. pic.twitter.com/uutROvkf2K
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The Defence Secretary toured various operational facilities at the station, where he was apprised of the extensive volume of operations carried out by INS Rajali and its capability to meet the evolving security requirements. The visit showcased the station’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and its strategic significance in maritime surveillance and combat readiness.
Rajesh Kumar Singh also interacted with the men and women serving at INS Rajali, appreciating their dedication and contribution to safeguarding national maritime interests. He highlighted the critical importance of maintaining high level of combat preparedness and operational vigilance to address the dynamic challenges of the IOR’s geopolitical landscape.