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News: The Indian Navy is conducting the fifth edition of the pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-26’ from 11 to 19 November 2026.
About Exercise Sea Vigil-26
- The Sea Vigil-26 is a national-level exercise to assess India’s preparedness in maritime security and coastal defence.
- Origin: Exercise Sea Vigil was conceptualised in 2018 following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
- It was introduced to validate the measures taken to strengthen India’s maritime security.
- 2026 Edition: It is the fifth edition of this exercise.
- Coordinated by: The Indian Navy is the lead agency coordinating the exercise.
- Participation: It brings together assets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, Customs and other maritime agencies, along with fishing and coastal communities.
- Aim: To assess India’s overall preparedness and strengthen its maritime security and coastal defence capabilities.
- Key Features of Sea Vigil-26:
- Two-Phase Operational Structure: The exercise includes the Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase from 11–17 November, followed by the Sea Phase on 18–19 November.
- Pan-India Geographic Coverage: It covers the entire Indian coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), involving all coastal States and Union Territories.
- Integration with TROPEX: It serves as a precursor to the Indian Navy’s biennial Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX).
- Together, both exercises address maritime security challenges ranging from coastal defence to operations in the high seas.
