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FUTURE NAVY
connectivity and capability will enable new ways to combine ships and
aircraft that may have the potential for increased capability and flexibility.
Over the longer term, the range of possibilities can expand to more fully
integrate space, surface, air, undersea and cyber and electronic warfare
capabilities. Therefore, it should be analysed and derive the category of
force projection Navy, that we need to focus for future.

It is also a fact that over a period of time there can be evolution of various
naval components for specific roles. However, it needs careful analysis
to avoid overlapping or the repetition of similar role within different
components. The effective utilisation of resources both men and
material is utmost important in the force structure planning. Therefore,
disintegration and integration may require, facilitating re-structuring the
force for effective and efficient role.

The future architecture and designs of naval fleet needed to account
for the new competitive dynamics of the information age. Thus,
future naval forces should shift from independent operations to fleet
battle networks consisting of integrated sensors with network centric
operations for better command and control. To take best advantage of
new technologies, we need to build versatility, capacity and agility into
our platforms and systems. The Navy should also embrace a future that
will ensure joint operations with sister services.

Human resource management will be a challenging task which needs
to be carefully addressed. Structures should be planned to function
the system effectively, whilst avoiding disparities/conflicts to maintain
command and control. Human resource policies in the Navy must
be tailored to project the service in its true colours. It also requires
addressing the empowerment and aspirations of our personnel whilst
also developing professionalism and leadership. It must look into
further develop, healthy organisation culture in the Navy for cohesive
environment protecting naval ethos and values.

Naval personnel will remain the most important factor as it is they who
will enable us to adapt to this technologically enabled fast changing
world. They are and will remain our most potent and flexible asset.

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