Exercise Sea Dragon: US-Led Anti-Submarine Drill
Why in the news
India’s Navy took part in this year’s edition by deploying its P-8I Poseidon surveillance aircraft to the exercise area.
Key facts
- Type: multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise.
- Led by: United States Navy.
- Venue: Western Pacific Ocean, near Guam.
- Frequency: annual.
- Indian asset: Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft.
Participating partners
| Country | Force |
|---|---|
| India | Indian Navy |
| United States | United States Navy |
| Japan | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Australia | Royal Australian Air Force |
| New Zealand | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Aims
- Sharpen anti-submarine capabilities among partner navies
- Improve interoperability of patrol aircraft crews
- Deepen defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
- Support a free, open and secure maritime domain
Exam angle
- Lead nation: USA; location: near Guam.
- Indian platform: P-8I Poseidon.
- Focus: maritime surveillance and ASW.