Indian Navy Takes Historic First Command of Combined Task Force 154
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Indian Navy Takes Command of Combined Task Force 154, Boosts Maritime Security
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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 21:24
Indian Navy Takes Command of Combined Task Force 154, Boosts Maritime Security
•Indian Navy assumes command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a multinational training task force under Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
•Cmde Milind M Mokashi of the Indian Navy formally took over as Commander CTF 154 from the Italian Navy.
•CTF 154 focuses on training and capacity building for CMF member nations, reflecting trust in India's expertise.
•Training pillars include Maritime Domain Awareness, Law of the Sea, Maritime Interdiction Operations, Maritime Rescue and Assistance, and Leadership Development.
•The task force conducts regular training events and exercises to build operational capabilities against threats like illegal trafficking, piracy, and irregular migration.