Indian Navy appoints first woman commanding officer in naval attack ship

Digital Desk: In keeping with its 'all roles-all levels' philosophy for female personnel, the Indian Navy has appointed its first female commanding officer aboard a naval ship, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced on Friday.

In a news conference held ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Kumar stated that for the last year, the Indian Navy's aircraft, ships, and submarines had maintained a high operational tempo in the crucial waters.

He stated that the Indian Navy keeps an eye on all operations in the area, notwithstanding China's growing incursions into the Indian Ocean.

"Our ships, submarines, and aircraft have sustained a high operational tempo - undertaking missions and tasks encompassing military, diplomatic, constabulary, and benign roles," he stated.

"Our units were mission deployed across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, to protect and promote our national interests," he stated.

The United States Navy has "remained a 'Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future Proof' force enabled by what we call our 'ships first' outlook where every single action that we take is aimed to enable our women and men in operational units to perform their duties very well." The Navy has a very pleasing operating footprint due to the constant presence of its ships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

The first female commanding officer of a naval vessel has been appointed by the Indian Navy, says Admiral Kumar.

"The total strength of female Agniveers has surpassed 1,000. These figures support our 'all roles, all ranks' approach to the deployment of women in the armed forces." Additionally, he stated that the Indian Navy is completely committed to unity and cohesiveness.