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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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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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