NEW DELHI: Making major changes in its maritime doctrine given the evolving nature of modern warfare, the Indian Navy has revamped its existing policies to factor in maritime terrorism, piracy and coastal security
The revamped doctrine, which was released by outgoing Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Friday, has an all-new chapter on naval combat power which highlights the everchanging demands on conceptual, human and physical components of warfare.
Navy spokesperson Commander PVS Satish said the rapid transformational changes in technology and consequently tactics have been dealt with in this new chapter.
Many of the chapters in the maritime doctrine, first brought out in 2004, have been changed. This includes one on concepts of maritime power where emphasis has been laid on the contribution of the government and the people towards attitudinal change and consciousness.
Post 26/11, a greater importance has been laid on creating awareness in the coastal belt and on plugging possible loopholes in the security apparatus. Efforts are being made at the government level for acquiring ships to beef up coastal security. All this adequately reflects in the Navy's revamped doctrine.
"This review was necessitated in the current geo-strategic environment, the growing needs of the nation," the Navy spokesperson said.
For the first time, the laws governing armed conflict have been covered in detail for a better understanding of the legal aspects covering combat. There are notable changes in the `principles of war' with the inclusion of `synergy' and `intelligence'. as matters of greater strategic importance.
The revamped doctrine, which was released by outgoing Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Friday, has an all-new chapter on naval combat power which highlights the everchanging demands on conceptual, human and physical components of warfare.
Navy spokesperson Commander PVS Satish said the rapid transformational changes in technology and consequently tactics have been dealt with in this new chapter.
Many of the chapters in the maritime doctrine, first brought out in 2004, have been changed. This includes one on concepts of maritime power where emphasis has been laid on the contribution of the government and the people towards attitudinal change and consciousness.
Post 26/11, a greater importance has been laid on creating awareness in the coastal belt and on plugging possible loopholes in the security apparatus. Efforts are being made at the government level for acquiring ships to beef up coastal security. All this adequately reflects in the Navy's revamped doctrine.
"This review was necessitated in the current geo-strategic environment, the growing needs of the nation," the Navy spokesperson said.
For the first time, the laws governing armed conflict have been covered in detail for a better understanding of the legal aspects covering combat. There are notable changes in the `principles of war' with the inclusion of `synergy' and `intelligence'. as matters of greater strategic importance.
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