Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh, today said the Indian Navy thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates during its anti-piracy operations.<br />''<br />''Briefing media in New Delhi on the eve of Navy Day, Admiral Singh assured the nation that the Navy is fully prepared to deal with national security challenges.<br />''<br />''He said the Navy's long-term plan is to have three aircraft carriers and added that it is procuring 41 ships.<br />''<br />''On challenges in the neighbourhood, he said no action of any other player in the region should impact the Indian Navy. <br />