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Deepening Maritime Diplomacy: NMF Engages with Japan’s Political Minister

The National Maritime Foundation had the privilege of hosting Mr Noriaki Abe, Political Minister, Embassy of Japan. He was warmly welcomed by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF. Mr Abe delivered…

DG NMF Speaks at the 27th Strategic Seminar at Kasauli Club

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF, was a distinguished speaker at the 27th Strategic Seminar on “Thwarting Emerging Geopolitical and Technological Challenges” at #KasauliClub during #Kas…

NMF Engages with YCAPS Leadership to Advance Indo-Pacific Maritime Collaboration

Strengthening academic and strategic exchanges across the Indo-Pacific Capt YP Sharma, Deputy Director, along with Senior Fellows Capt KK Agnihotri and Capt KS Vikramaditya, Comdt Neeraj Sharma, Research Fellow, and NMF researchers Ms Sushmita…

Strengthening India–Japan Maritime Cooperation: NMF Hosts Delegation from the Joint Staff College, Japan

The National Maritime Foundation had the honour of hosting a delegation from the Joint Staff College, Japan, led by Captain NOJO Masashi of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The interaction began with welcome remarks by Vice…

VAdm Pradeep Chauhan Shares India’s Strategic Maritime Perspective at ROK Navy’s 17th Seapower Symposium

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, DG NMF, presenting at the Republic of South Korea Navy's 17th Seapower Symposium in Busan, South Korea, and making a series of telling points while providing an important perspective from India on the maritime geopolitics…

Advancing India–South Korea Maritime Partnership: VAdm Pradeep Chauhan Meets Ambassador Cho Byung-Je

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, DG NMF, in a meeting on 03 June 2025, with Ambassador CHO Byung-Je, former Chancellor of KNDA (Korean National Diplomatic Academy), and incumbent Professor Emeritus of South Korea's Institute for Far Eastern Studies,…

China’s Expanding Maritime Footprint: Capt KK Agnihotri Speaks on Emerging Security Challenges at CENJOWS

As China's naval ambitions grow bolder, what does it mean for India’s maritime neighbourhood? Capt (IN) Kamlesh Kumar Agnihotri (Retd), Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a thought-provoking guest lecture at CENJOWS…

India–Korea Maritime Partnership Strengthened as NMF and KMI Sign Strategic MoU in Busan

A step forward in maritime collaboration! The National Maritime Foundation and the Korea Maritime Institute signed an MoU in Busan, in the esteemed presence of His Excellency Amit Kumar, Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and Colonel…

DG NMF Addresses Indo-Pacific Challenges in the Trump 2.0 Era at CSA Distinguished Lecture Series

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a compelling address at the online Distinguished Lecture Series organised by the US-based Council for Strategic Affairs…

NMF Deputy Director Captain Y P Sharma Engages Bhutanese Officers on Decision-Making and Change Management

Capt YP Sharma, Deputy Director, National Maritime Foundation, shared insights on “Decision Making Techniques” and “Change Management” with Bhutan’s senior and mid-level officers at the India International Institute of Democracy and…

NMF DG Briefs Senior MEA and MoD Officials on Advancing India’s Maritime Vision

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, Director-General, @nmfindia, delivered a comprehensive briefing and presentation to Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs); Commodore Nitin Parvataneni, Director (Military),…

DG NMF Delivers Strategic Reality-Check on Northern Sea Route at India Forum on the Polar Order

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General of the @nmfindia, delivered a riveting, India-centric reality-check on maritime trade via the Northern Sea Route. The address was part of the India Forum on “The…