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New Delhi, Oct 22 (TIWN) The Indian Navy is capable of thwarting any threat from enemy countries and has taken various steps to ensure that 26/11 type terror incidents never happen again, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Addressing the three-day Naval Commander Conference, Singh said: "Navy has taken steps to ensure that a 26/11 like situation doesn't happen again. The sea route is secure under the Navy's watch." Talking about nuclear threats from Pakistan, Rajnath Singh said: "India has never been offensive. We have never invaded anyone nor has India annexed an inch of territory from anyone. However, Indian armed forces are fully capable of giving a befitting reply to any evil designs against the country." He also said that the Indian Navy has made the Indian sea safe and secure. Expressing his appreciation for the Navy for ensuring indigenisation, he said: "Indian Navy has taken a great step by ensuring that all equipments and ships are made in India." The Naval Commanders' Conference of 2019 is the apex level biannual event for interaction between the Naval Commanders for deliberation and formulation of important policy decisions.
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