The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy concluded their bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan-26, off Plymouth in the United Kingdom on October 15, strengthening interoperability through joint training in complex maritime operations.
Held from October 8 to 15, the exercise involved the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trishul and the Royal Navy’s Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate HMS Sutherland. It was conducted by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Operational Standards and Training organisation.
The four-day sea phase, held from October 12 to 15, included advanced seamanship manoeuvres, joint tactical exercises, communication procedures, anti-surface asymmetric warfare, anti-submarine warfare and weapon firings in a multi-threat maritime environment.
The activities enhanced the participating ships’ ability to operate together and enabled the exchange of professional expertise and best practices.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the exercise reinforced the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK and their capacity to respond jointly to complex maritime scenarios.
