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India, UK Navies Complete Konkan 2026 Exercise Near Plymouth
India and Britain completed their bilateral Konkan 2026 maritime exercise near Plymouth after eight days of joint naval training.
What happened
Konkan 2026 ran from 8 to 15 October 2026 near Plymouth, with India’s INS Trishul and Britain’s HMS Sutherland participating. The four-day sea phase covered advanced manoeuvres, communications, asymmetric surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and weapons firing. Britain’s Fleet Operational Sea Training division conducted the exercise, which focused on improving coordination and sharing operational experience.
Why it matters
The exercise strengthened the Indian Navy’s and Royal Navy’s ability to operate together in complex maritime conditions, reinforcing their long-term maritime partnership.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)