TROPEX-25 Exercise

News: TROPEX-25 Exercise is currently being conducted in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from January to March 2025.

About TROPEX-25

• The Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is the Indian Navy’s flagship biennial operational exercise.
• This large-scale exercise involves the active participation of the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach to maritime security.
• Goal: To validate the core warfighting skills of the Indian Navy while ensuring an integrated and synchronized approach to maritime security.
• Aim: The exercise aims to strengthen India’s ability to respond to a contested maritime environment by preparing for:
  • Conventional threats posed by enemy naval forces.
  • Asymmetric threats such as piracy, terrorism, and unconventional warfare.
  • Hybrid threats that combine traditional and non-traditional security challenges.
• Additionally, the exercise seeks to enhance joint operations and interoperability among the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, ensuring a seamless and effective response to potential threats.
• TROPEX-25 is structured into multiple phases, each designed to simulate different aspects of warfare and military operations:
  • Harbour Phase: This phase focuses on strategic planning, training, and coordination among participating units before commencing operations at sea.
  • Sea Phase: In this stage, naval forces engage in real-time operations, testing their combat readiness in a contested maritime environment.
  • Cyber and Electronic Warfare Operations: TROPEX-25 incorporates modern warfare elements, including cyber defense and electronic warfare measures to enhance resilience against digital threats.
  • Live Weapon Firings: During this phase, naval units conduct live-fire exercises to test the accuracy and efficiency of their weapon systems.
  • Amphibious Exercise: This phase involves coordinated land-sea operations, where naval forces work alongside Army troops to conduct amphibious landings and coastal defence exercises.

Strategic Importance

• TROPEX-25 plays a crucial role in enhancing India’s maritime dominance and regional security in the Indian Ocean.
• The exercise prepares the Indian Armed Forces for joint operations in real-world combat scenarios, ensuring their ability to respond effectively to security challenges.
• It also reinforces India’s ability to project power, safeguard maritime trade routes, and counter emerging threats in the region.