NAVAL WAR COLLEGE

The Naval War College (NWC) is a premier Professional Military Education institution of the Indian Navy, located in Goa.

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Change of Guard at Naval War College, Goa.

Cmde Manjit Moses Thomas, NM assumed charge as the Commandant of Naval War College, Goa from RAdm Arjun Dev Nair, VSM at a Ceremonial Parade held at INS Mandovi on 31 Oct 26.

RAdm Nair relinquished command of the college after 3 years at the helm, seeing through the inauguration of the new campus 'Chola Bhowan' and also the fine-tuning of academic content of various courses at NWC. He also superannuated from the Indian Navy today after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation.

The incumbent, Cmde MM Thomas brings with him rich operational, staff and training experience to this premier institution of professional military education.

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A 78 member Delegation from Myanmar’s National Defence College (NDC), Naypyidaw, led by Commandant Maj Gen Kyaw Thura, visited the Naval War College (#InNWC), Goa today.
The visit provided an excellent opportunity for meaningful professional interactions between the delegation and the faculty of NWC. The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange views on professional military education, strategic leadership development, training methodologies and regional maritime security challenges.
Such interactions continue to strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship, mutual trust and defence cooperation between India and Myanmar, in line with the spirit of #MAHASAGAR.
🇮🇳 🤝 🇲🇲
#NavalWarCollege #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation #DefenceDiplomacy #MaritimeCooperation #NavalPartnerships #StrategicPartnerships #IndianNavy

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#InNWC conducted a ‘Chat@Chola’ seminar at the Thirukural Auditorium, NWC Goa, on 01 Oct 2026, on the theme "Arctic - Not too Far" focusing on 'India’s Strategic Stakes' while also discussing 'Politics and Powerplays' in the region.

The seminar featured a keynote address by RAdm Monty Khanna (Retd), member NSAB followed by insightful deliberations with eminent speakers, including Prof. Suba Chandran (NIAS), Dr Sulagna Chattopadhaya (SAGAA), Ms Kanagavalli Suryanarayan (Arctic University, Norway), Capt Anurag Bisen, (Retd) (VIF), Mr Andreas Raspotnik, (The Arctic Institute) and Capt Vivek Singh (NWC). The discussions were moderated by Cmde Muthukrishnan, Director, MDCC.

The seminar, attended by faculty and students from NWC, Naval Institute of Hydrography and Goa University, provided a valuable platform for strategic discourse, enhancing understanding of the Arctic’s geopolitical significance, emerging maritime challenges and opportunities for international cooperation.

#ChatAtChola #MaritimeStrategy #Arctic #LearningFromHistory
#GoaUniversity
#IN_NIH_GOA
#moesgoi

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The CNS interacted with officers of friendly foreign countries who are undergoing the maiden Naval Higher Command Course (Foreign) at NWC, Goa.

He urged them to experience the rich culture of India and deepen bonds of friendship whilst engaged in absorbing the Professional Military Education being imparted at the college #PME

#MAHASAGAR
#VasudhaivaKutumbakam
#MaritimeSecurity #BridgesofFriendship #SafeSeas

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Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, visited the Naval War College,Goa #InNWC and addressed the 39th Naval Higher Command Course and the Maiden Foreign Higher Command Course on 24 Aug 2026.

The CNS highlighted that the #IndianNavy, is unified in a singular purpose to ensure National Security and Maritime interests and is transforming itself in a continuous and deliberate process..

The CNS urged future leaders to focus on Core, Train for future, Fight integrated, Lead by example, and be Outcome Orientated.

#ThinkAhead #ThinkBold #ThinkCritically #ThinkDisruptively

#MAHASAGAR

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The 8-week Maritime Security Course (MSC 10), exclusively conducted for officers of Friendly Foreign Countries concluded on 21 Aug 2026 with Valedictory Function at @InNwc. RAdm Ajay D Theophilus,VSM, Flag Officer Goa Area presided over the function and gave away course certificates awarded by the Goa University to the course participants. 15 Officers from 10 nations who formed part of the course were provided comprehensive lessons on maritime security including maritime strategies. The course saw maiden participation from #CaboVerde #Ethiopia
#Mozambique and #UAE.

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#UAE #CaboVerde #Ethiopia #Mozambique #Mauritius #Myanmar #Oman #SriLanka #Tanzania #Bangladesh

#MAHASAGAR #SecureSeas

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🇮🇳 80th Independence Day🇮🇳

A Ceremonial Parade was conducted at Station Mandovi to commemorate the 80th Independence Day. Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair, VSM, Commandant, Naval War College, reviewed the Parade as the Reviewing Officer and also felicitated personnel from Station Mandovi.

The Parade reflected the discipline, pride and steadfast commitment of the men and women of the Indian Navy in the service of the Nation.

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

#IndependenceDay2026 #IndianNavy #JaiHind

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@InNwc in collaboration with Naval History Division organised an audio-video journey on Victory Through Vision - Indo Pak War 1971 by
@SubrotoC Mr Subroto Chattopadhyay and Maj Gen Anil P Dere(Retd) of #PeninsulaStudios.
The presentation intricately captured the events immediately preceding the war and the war itself, from a neutral perspective, with deep insights into actions behind the scenes and on the battlefront.
The audience including foreign officers attending various courses at NWC were exposed to how a just cause of war and dignified treatment of POsW were two stand-out hallmarks of the war in addition to the many military successes . #InNWC

#1971War #IndianNavy #NavalHistory #OperationTrident #JaiHind 🇮🇳⚓

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📖⚓ Stories that inspire. Ideas that endure.

In its quest to spread the joy of reading amongst staff and families at station Mandovi, NWC organised a literary gathering at the Chola Bhawan on 17 Jul in conjunction with Pune Authors Association.

The event gave an opportunity for families, especially young children, to meet 12 budding authors who gave everyone an insight into the stories behind their story telling. The authors ranged from a 15 year old young adult to a retired naval veteran of repute. The genre of books varied from biographies to fiction and from wellness to history. Staff and families from station Mandovi participated in the event wholeheartedly while also encouraging the authors in their pursuit of literary glory.

Comdt NWC, RAdm Arjun Dev Nair inaugurated the fest and interacted with the authors.
#PuneAuthorsAssociation #NavalWarCollege #LiteratureAndLeadership #MaritimeHeritage

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Exciting wrap-up at the Indian Naval War College, Goa! 🇮🇳⚓

Renowned maritime scholar and thinker Prof. Geoffrey Till conducted seven highly engaging interactive sessions for the national and international Naval Higher Command Courses, 10th Maritime Security Course (06–09 Jul), drawing upon his seminal work "Sea Power: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century."

His thought-provoking perspectives and insights on maritime strategy, sea power, history, and the evolving character of warfare enriched the intellectual discourse of the ongoing Professional Military Education efforts at the #InNWC.

#IndianNavy #SeaPower #NavalWarCollege #MaritimeSecurity #Synergy #Jointness

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The FOC-in-C also welcomed the first ever cohort of international officers to the Naval Higher Command Course, marking a significant milestone in NWC's journey of professional military education.

The inaugural course includes officers from #Indonesia , #Kenya, #Myanmar, #SaudiArabia, #SriLanka, #Tanzania and #UAE. Their participation heralds a new chapter in strengthening enduring partnerships, fostering cross-cultural understanding and enriching strategic discourse.

Together, they embark on a shared journey of learning, collaboration and the development of future-ready leaders.

#NavalWarCollege #StrategicPartnerships #MilitaryCooperation #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation #IndianNavy

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VAdm Sameer Saxena, AVSM,NM FOC-in-C Southern Naval Command delivered an inspiring inaugural address to the participants of the NHCC 39, NHCC Foreign 1 and MSC 10 course at the Naval War College, Goa. Emphasizing the demands of contemporary military leadership, he noted that the course aims to develop leaders capable of operating effectively at both the strategic and operational levels through the cultivation of critical thinking, sound judgment, and intellectual rigour. He encouraged the officers to approach the course with curiosity, commitment, and a spirit of continuous learning. #NavalWarCollege #IndianNavy #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation

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Naval War College, Goa, hosted a two-day Faculty Development Workshop on “Lessons from Contemporary Conflicts and Implications for Maritime Force Application, Force Preservation and Force Design.” Through focused discussions and collaborative learning, participants explored insights shaping the future of maritime strategy, capability development, and professional military education. #FacultyDevelopment #ProfessionalMilitaryLearning #MaritimeSecurity

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Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair, VSM, Commandant Naval War College , welcomed the 33rd Naval Staff and Technical Management Course (NSTMC) at #InNWC Goa. The 24-week flagship Indian Navy course brings together 66 officers, including participants from the Coast Guard and Civil Defence, to enhance professional and leadership competencies.

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As part of institutionalising processes and charting the Way Ahead for Professional Military Education at #InNWC, comprehensive Faculty Handbook and Student Handbook were released by VAdm Sameer Saxena #FOCINC @IN_HQSNC. The handbooks aim to provide greater coherence, continuity and direction to academic processes while fostering a culture of #professionalscholarship, #researchexcellence and #strategicthought at NWC.

#StriveforExcellence
#AtmanirbharSoch

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Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS is on an official visit to Myanmar from 02 - 05 May 26.

The visit aims to further strengthen the robust and growing maritime engagements between the #IndianNavy and the #MyanmarNavy.

Engagements with senior leadership of #Myanmar will focus on reviewing ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhancing operational-level linkages, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two navies.

The visit reaffirms India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and collaborative engagement in the #IndianOceanRegion, with focus on enhancing #NavalCooperation, bolstering #MaritimeSecurity, and promoting mutual growth and regional stability.

🇮🇳-🇲🇲#BridgesofFriendship
#MaritimeDiplomacy #IONS #IOSSagar

Details ⬇️
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Three-day Strategic Orientation Capsule for select Army officers concluded at #InNWC, Goa. The capsule offered focused insights into maritime strategy, Indo-Pacific dynamics, and the Indian Navy’s role in shaping national security outcomes, while fostering a shared understanding and strengthening #Jointperspectives across domains.

#IntegratedApproach
#MaritimeConsciousness

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Sandhya Samagam, a get-together of communicators at Signal School #Kochi, united serving and veteran communicators for a nostalgic evening of reconnection and shared roots. The gathering honoured the resilient “Eyes and Ears” of the fleet, ensuring the Navy stays connected across oceans anytime, anywhere. #Communicators
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