Indian Navy to Host Multinational Maritime Training Exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi
The four-day exercise will train personnel from more than 10 partner nations in maritime security, damage control and firefighting, the Navy said.
- The Indian Navy will host "Operation Southern Readiness 26-2," a four-day multinational maritime security training exercise, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23.
- This engagement operates under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154, the dedicated training arm of the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational partnership comprising more than 40 nations.
- Personnel from around 25 countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada, will participate in sessions covering Maritime Law, Counter-Narcotics, Force Protection, and Asymmetric Threats.
- Participants will undergo hands-on training aboard an Indian naval ship, including simulator-based exercises, boarding procedures, damage control, and firefighting to enhance interoperability among navies.
- Hosting this multinational event reinforces the Southern Naval Command's role as a premier training hub, strengthening the Indian Navy's standing as a preferred destination for professional maritime security training.
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‘Operation Southern Readiness 26-2’: Navy to host multinational maritime security exercise in Kochi
The Indian Navy is hosting Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training exercise in Kochi from July 20-23..Operation Southern Readiness, Indian Navy, maritime security, Combined Maritime Forces, multinational exercise, Kochi naval training, CTF 154, naval cooperation, maritime law training, counter-narcotics operations, maritime uncrewed systems, interoperability, Southern Naval Command, navies training,…
Indian Navy to host multinational maritime training exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi
The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi from July 20 to 23. This multinational training engagement partners with the Combined Maritime Forces for maritime security. Personnel will receive professional training and exchange best practices in various maritime security areas. The program combines classroom instruction, simulator training, and practical exposure for participants. This event highlights the Indian Navy's t…
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