Indian Navy Day 2025, Date, Theme, Operational Demonstration

Indian Navy Day 2025 is celebrated every year on December 4 to pay tribute to the courage, discipline and strength of the Indian Navy. It honors the role of the Indian Navy in securing sea through Marine boundaries, safeguarding maritime trade routes and responding to the crisis efficiently. The day highlights the growing capability of the Indian Navy and commitment of being a strong maritime power in the Indian Ocean with increased emphasis on self-reliance, indigenous technology and operational readiness. 

Indian Navy Day 2025

The Indian Navy Day 2025 has its root in the commemoration of the Operation Trident carried out on December 4, 1971 during the India-Pakistan War 1971. Under this operation, Indian Navy missile boats carried out a decisive strike on Pakistan’s Karachi Harbour. Indian ships destroyed fuel depots, supply vessels and shore installations, significantly weakening Pakistan’s naval capability. Air operations from INS Vikrant simultaneously targeted enemy airfields at Chittagong and Khulna, contributing to India’s victory in the 1971 war. These coordinated attacks established 4 December as a day of remembrance for India’s first major naval offensive and a symbol of naval excellence.

Indian Navy Day 2025 Theme

The theme of the Indian Navy Day 2025 has been announced as- “Combat Ready, Cohesive and Self-Reliant”. The theme highlights being Combat Ready, Cohesive and Self-Reliant guiding the path. Under this theme, indigenous platforms will be prominently featured in the Operational Demonstration 2025, supporting Make in India and strengthening India’s self-reliant defence vision.

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Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2025

Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2025 will showcase India’s maritime power at Shangumugham Beach, highlighting platforms, precision and coordinated naval actions.

• The Indian Navy will conduct the Operational Demonstration on 3-4 December 2025 at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, continuing its initiative to host celebrations beyond major naval bases.
• The President of India, as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will be the Chief Guest, with Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi hosting the event.
• Warships, submarines and naval aircraft will perform coordinated manoeuvres demonstrating combat readiness and maritime surveillance strength.
• Featuring indigenous platforms strengthening India’s Defence System.