Indian Navy Chief Explains the Cause Behind Pakistan Navy's Inaction During Operation Sindoor

Aggressive Indian Carrier Battle Group Posture Forced Pakistan Navy to Stay in Ports, Says Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has announced the commissioning of India’s third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine. On Tuesday, he also mentioned how the Indian Navy played a vital role in making sure that Pakistan’s Navy does not leave the ports by adopting an ‘aggressive posture’.

Dinesh specifically highlighted the deployment of Carrier Battle Groups during the issues with Islamabad in May and praised several other operations carried out by the Indian Navy over the past years.

Operation Sindoor: Still in Progress, Says Admiral Tripathi

During the annual press conference, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi confirmed that Operation Sindoor is still in progress. The Admiral also noted that the Indian Navy's aggressive posturing was a key factor during the operation. This included the deployment of the carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea.

He remarked that this move forced the Pakistan Navy to stay confined near their ports or the Makran coast. Admiral Tripathi also mentioned that the Navy has maintained a high operational readiness since the hostilities, and the swift and assertive action showcased its constant combat readiness posture. 

The Role of the Carrier Battle Group in Deterrence

The Carrier Battle Group (CBG) is used in force projection across maritime domains. Its main purpose is to threaten or perform strikes on hostile territories or objects using air power from the carrier. Apart from this, the CBG conducts intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. 

India's deployment of its dual-carrier capability during Operation Sindoor was a pivotal moment as it created a major maritime deterrent. This deployment ensured that the naval forces of Pakistan did not leave the harbors. As a result, the CBG successfully prevented them from accessing operational space along their western seaboard.

This demonstrated the immense transformative power of carrier battle groups. It allows India to maintain maritime dominance and neutralize naval threats. The CBG provides flexible options for crisis management to policymakers.

Overall, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi shared the incident during Operation Sindoor when the Indian Navy forced the Pakistan Navy to stay near the coastal area by showing aggression. The navy chief also highlights the importance of naval forces in establishing sea dominance.