The Indian Navy will host a major multinational maritime security training exercise, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23, bringing together personnel from around 25 countries.
The four-day engagement is being conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), the CMF’s dedicated Training Task Force.
Countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Djibouti, Seychelles, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve interoperability between participating forces and provide professional training in maritime security operations.
Focus on Maritime Security Training
The programme will include classroom sessions, simulator-based training and practical exercises covering key areas such as maritime law, maritime domain awareness, information sharing, counter-narcotics operations, force protection and response to asymmetric threats.
Participants will also receive hands-on training in damage control, firefighting, maritime communications, survival at sea, boarding procedures and ship-based operational activities.
The Indian Navy said the exercise will allow personnel from partner nations to exchange knowledge, share operational experiences and develop stronger coordination mechanisms for maritime security challenges.
India’s Growing Role in Regional Maritime Cooperation
The exercise highlights the Indian Navy’s increasing role in regional capacity building through its association with the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational maritime partnership involving more than 40 countries.
The Southern Naval Command in Kochi will showcase its advanced training facilities, modern simulators and instructional capabilities during the programme.
By combining theoretical lessons with practical training, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is expected to enhance cooperation among participating navies and strengthen collective efforts to address emerging maritime security challenges.
The Indian Navy will host a major multinational maritime security training exercise, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23, bringing together personnel from around 25 countries.
The four-day engagement is being conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), the CMF’s dedicated Training Task Force.
Countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Djibouti, Seychelles, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve interoperability between participating forces and provide professional training in maritime security operations.
Focus on Maritime Security Training
The programme will include classroom sessions, simulator-based training and practical exercises covering key areas such as maritime law, maritime domain awareness, information sharing, counter-narcotics operations, force protection and response to asymmetric threats.
Participants will also receive hands-on training in damage control, firefighting, maritime communications, survival at sea, boarding procedures and ship-based operational activities.
The Indian Navy said the exercise will allow personnel from partner nations to exchange knowledge, share operational experiences and develop stronger coordination mechanisms for maritime security challenges.
India’s Growing Role in Regional Maritime Cooperation
The exercise highlights the Indian Navy’s increasing role in regional capacity building through its association with the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational maritime partnership involving more than 40 countries.
The Southern Naval Command in Kochi will showcase its advanced training facilities, modern simulators and instructional capabilities during the programme.
By combining theoretical lessons with practical training, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is expected to enhance cooperation among participating navies and strengthen collective efforts to address emerging maritime security challenges.
