Western Naval Command chief reviews operational readiness of Western Fleet

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command, reviewed the operational readiness of the Western Fleet on Sunday.

According to a government release, the Western Naval Command Chief embarked on the Western Fleet for a review of operational readiness inspection and combat readiness of the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy.

The WNC chief witnessed anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and surface drills, and live firings by multiple platforms in a realistic multi-threat scenario, including air operations from INS Vikramaditya.

He also embarked on the newly inducted MH60R helicopter and expressed satisfaction with efforts made for early fleet integration.

Further, the WNC chief complimented the Western Fleet for readiness to accomplish tasks and missions across the spectrum of operations as envisaged by the Indian Navy towards securing the maritime interests of India. (ANI)