India-US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 Held at Kochi
Why in the news
The Indian Navy and the US Navy started their eighth bilateral bomb-disposal exercise at Kochi in August 2026.
Key facts
- Event: 8th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, Indian Navy with US Navy.
- Venue: Kochi.
- Dates: 10-14 August 2026, a five-day schedule.
- Objective: better interoperability and cooperation between specialist diving and EOD teams.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition | 8th |
| Participants | Indian Navy and US Navy |
| Place | Kochi |
| Duration | Five days (10-14 August 2026) |
Activities
Planned content: practical drills, cross-training, expert exchanges and equipment demonstrations.
Exam angle
- Abbreviation: EOD means Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
- Host city: Kochi.
- Partners: Indian Navy and US Navy.
- Edition number: eighth.