Navy Chief Warns of ‘Weaponisation of Everything’, Calls for Cyber Resilience in India’s Maritime Sector

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity in India’s maritime operations at a seminar on October 16, 2025. He highlighted the vulnerabilities posed by digital systems and cited recent cyberattacks affecting global shipping. Tripathi urged that cybersecurity must be integral from the design stage to ensure national and economic security.