News: India will host Exercise MILAN 2026 scheduled to be conducted from 19 to 25 February 2026. About Exercise MILAN 2026 It is a biennial multinational naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. Location of 2026 edition: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh History: It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with participation from four navies. Later, it evolved… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Category: Defence Exercises
Exercise “Trishul”
News: Exercise Trishul (TSE-2025) begins as a large tri-services drill led by the Navy across Rajasthan–Gujarat and the northern Arabian Sea. About Exercise “Trishul” Exercise Trishul is a major tri-services exercise to test and demonstrate joint capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space. Aim: The exercise aims to validate joint operational procedures, enhance interoperability,… Continue reading Exercise “Trishul”
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
News: Recently, Indian Air Force participated in multinational exercise Ocean Sky 2025 in Spain to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation. About Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 Hosted by: It is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain, from October 20 to 31. Aim: To foster mutual learning,… Continue reading Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025. About Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025 Participants: Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) First Edition: 2012 Indian Naval Representation: INS Sahyadri – an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth… Continue reading Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025
News: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025’ at Visakhapatnam from 14–17 October 2025. About Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 It is a Bilateral Joint Maritime Exercise between Indo-Indonesia. It is the fifth edition of the Exercise in 2025. Aim: It aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen… Continue reading Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025
Exercise IN-RoKN
News: India and South Korea have conducted their first-ever bilateral naval exercise “Exercise IN-RoKN”, marking a significant milestone in their growing maritime cooperation. About Exercise IN-RoKN It is the first-ever bilateral naval exercise between India and South Korea. It is being conducted in Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea. Contingemts involved: The exercise involves the Indian… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
News: Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 has been scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th October 2025. About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 It is the annual joint military exercise between India- Australia. Started in: 2022 Host for 2025 edition: Perth, Australia The Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
Exercise KONKAN-25
News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
Exercise Amogh Fury
News: The Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command carried out the ‘AMOGH FURY’ integrated firepower exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. About Exercise Amogh Fury Conducted By Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. Location Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Thar Desert, Rajasthan. Purpose To test combat power, coordination, and operational readiness under real-time… Continue reading Exercise Amogh Fury
Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25)
News: India is participating in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25), commencing on 15 September 2025, under Eastern Fleet command. About Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) XPR 25 is a biennial submarine rescue exercise It is hosted by Singapore with 40+ nations as participants or observers. The exercise will mainly be conducted in two… Continue reading Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25)
