Indian, American Navies to hold bilateral exercise in Kochi from August 10
The exercise will enhance the ability of the participating teams to respond to complex challenges in explosive ordnance disposal in the maritime domain
The Indian Navy and the United States Navy will hold a five-day joint exercise focusing on explosive ordnance disposal in Kochi from August 10 to 14, 2026. This bilateral training exercise, the eighth edition, aims to enhance interoperability and professional cooperation between the specialized diving and ordnance disposal teams of the two Navies.
The exercise will feature expert exchanges, cross-training, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based practical exercises. Both sides will share modern ordnance disposal techniques, emerging technologies, and operational best practices. The aim is to improve the teams' ability to respond to complex challenges in the maritime domain related to explosive ordnance disposal.
Joint salvage and ordnance disposal exercises between the Indian and U.S. Navies have been ongoing since 2005, as part of their longstanding cooperation in specialized maritime operations and interoperability.
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