The Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy are set to conduct a bilateral exercise in Kochi from August 10 to 14, 2026, at the Southern Naval Command. The five-day exercise, focused on explosive ordnance disposal, aims to strengthen interoperability and professional cooperation between the two Navies’ specialist diving and ordnance disposal teams.
The exercise, now in its eighth edition, will bring together personnel from both Navies for expert exchanges, cross-training, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based practical exercises. This bilateral training exercise will facilitate the exchange of contemporary explosive ordnance disposal methodologies, emerging technologies, and operational best practices. The Indian Navy and the U.S.
Navy have a long history of cooperation in specialised maritime operations and interoperability, with joint salvage and explosive ordnance disposal exercises being conducted since 2005. The upcoming exercise will enhance the ability of the participating teams to respond to complex challenges in explosive ordnance disposal in the maritime domain. Through this engagement, both Navies will gain a better understanding of each other’s capabilities in the maritime domain.
The exercise will conclude on August 14, 2026.
