Navy Day 2025 to be Celebrated with Grand Operational Demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram

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Navy Day 2025 to be Celebrated with Grand Operational Demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram

• Event Overview:
  • The Indian Navy will celebrate Navy Day 2025 with a Grand Operational Demonstration on December 4 at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • This aligns with the Navy’s tradition of conducting celebrations outside major naval bases, previously observed in Puri (Odisha) and Sindhudurg (Maharashtra).
• Purpose and Theme:
  • The event aims to showcase the Navy’s operational readiness, technological prowess, and multi-domain capabilities—across surface, sub-surface, and aerial platforms.
  • It reflects the vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions, reaffirming India’s role as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
• Key Highlights:
  • Demonstrations will include frontline ships, submarines, and aircraft, exhibiting coordinated manoeuvres and combat precision.
  • The event will highlight the Navy’s indigenous capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
  • Citizens will witness cutting-edge maritime operations and the Navy’s evolving maritime security architecture.
• Historical Significance:
  • The celebration commemorates the Navy’s pivotal role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, particularly Operation Trident, when Indian missile boats successfully struck Karachi Harbour with exceptional precision and bravery.
  • The event thus pays tribute to the valour, professionalism, and discipline of Indian naval personnel.
• Strategic Importance:
  • The demonstration underlines India’s commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • It projects the Navy’s image as a Combat Ready, Cohesive, Credible, and Aatmanirbhar Force, aligned with the goal of a Viksit Bharat 2047.

STATIC PART (FOR UPSC REVISION)

• Navy Day (India):
  • Date: 4 December (annually).
  • Commemorates: Operation Trident (1971 Indo-Pak War) — Indian Navy’s successful attack on Pakistan’s Karachi Harbour.
  • Objective: To honour the Navy’s contribution to national security and highlight its achievements.
• Operation Trident (1971):
  • Carried out on 4–5 December 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.
  • Indian Navy’s Osa-class missile boats (INS Nipat, INS Nirghat, INS Veer) launched anti-ship missiles that destroyed several Pakistani vessels.
  • A decisive naval victory that established India’s maritime dominance.
• MAHASAGAR Vision:
  • Stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
  • Promotes regional cooperation, maritime security, and sustainable growth in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Shangumugham Beach:
  • Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Known for hosting public events and cultural gatherings along the Arabian Sea coast.

Updated – 09 Nov 2025 ; 12:41 PM | News Source: DD News