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Navy will review its new Mission-Based Deployments philosophy to ensure peace and stability, during the conference. The new deployment philosophy, in furtherance of the Prime Minister's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), aims to attain sustained, peaceful and responsive presence of Indian Naval ships in critical areas and choke points. Combat Efficiency and Materiel Readiness, and upkeep of 131 ships and submarines has been the Navy's focus in the past year. Various measures taken to improve Combat Efficiency, like new Transition Cycle for ships for transition from maintenance periods through a training phase and full scale operations will be reviewed at the conference.