The drills are part of the annual Navy Day celebrations marking the Navy’s role in safeguarding India’s maritime boundaries

As part of the ongoing Navy Day celebrations, the Indian Navy will hold special events and demonstrations on December 4

The day also commemorates the Indian Navy’s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war

Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu will be part of the Navy Day celebrations on Wednesday Odisha's Puri, and 15 warships and 40 aircraft will be featured during the programme on December 4

"The Navy will demonstrate its operations in Odisha for the first time. The preparations for the Navy Day celebrations had begun months back. Ships, submarines, aircraft and various other marine commandos will be participating in the event. You will have a spectacular show," INS Chilka's commanding officer B Deepak Aneel said

He also said Navy personnel will perform combat demonstrations, including stealth operations by MARCOS commandos

The event highlights the readiness and valour of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation, he said

The Indian Navy will display a spectacular operational demonstration off the coast of Puri, showcasing the strength and versatility of its naval fleet