KONKAN-2025: Indian Navy and Royal Navy Exercise
Why in the news
The Indian Navy and UK Royal Navy opened a bilateral drill backing a free, open Indo-Pacific under Vision 2035.
Key facts
- Indian side: Carrier Battle Group around INS Vikrant.
- UK side: CSG-25 led by HMS Prince of Wales, with Norway and Japan joining.
- Later: one-day aerial defence exercise with the Indian Air Force on 14 October.
| Phase | Content |
|---|---|
| Harbour | Cross-deck visits, sports, cultural exchanges, expert meetings |
| Sea | Anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine drills; flying operations |
Exam angle
- Partner navy: UK.
- Theme: interoperability.