CTF-154: Indian Navy hands over CMF task force command in Bahrain
Why in the news
On 14 October 2026 the Indian Navy relinquished command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF-154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, completing its first-ever command of a Combined Maritime Forces task force.
Key facts
- Command taken: 11 February 2026.
- Handover: 14 October 2026, Manama, Bahrain.
- First: India’s first command of any CMF task force.
- Exercises during tenure: Operation Compass Rose 26-1, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 and the first SPAR 2026 exchange on piracy and armed robbery.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Training hours delivered | Over 7,800 |
| Countries whose personnel took part | 39 |
| Staff Enhancement Training engagements | 20 |
About CTF-154 and the CMF
The Combined Maritime Forces is a multinational maritime partnership of 47 nations. CTF-154 is its dedicated training task force, focused on capacity building to improve interoperability and readiness among member navies. India joined the CMF as an Associate Partner in 2022 and became a full member in 2023.
Exam angle
- CTF-154 deals with maritime training and capacity building.
- The CMF has 47 member nations; the ceremony was in Manama, Bahrain.
- India: Associate Partner 2022, full member 2023, first task force command 2026.