Why in news
- The bilateral maritime exercise Konkan-26 between the Indian Navy and the UK Royal Navy concluded off Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Key terms
INS Trishul
A Talwar-class guided-missile stealth frigate operating under the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
HMS Sutherland
A Duke-class Type 23 anti-submarine warfare frigate serving in the British Royal Navy.
Interoperability
The capability of military forces from different nations to execute joint missions using shared operational protocols.
Asymmetric Warfare
Naval operations dealing with unconventional threats such as fast attack craft, swarms, or non-state actors.
What is Exercise Konkan?
- Bilateral maritime exercise conducted annually or biennially between the Indian Navy and the UK Royal Navy since 2004.
- Provides a platform for both navies to test interoperability, execute tactical maneuvers, and refine sea-denial and sea-control operations.
Key Highlights of Konkan-26
- Indian Navy was represented by stealth frigate INS Trishul, while the Royal Navy deployed HMS Sutherland, a Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate.
- Executed advanced anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface asymmetric warfare drills, communication protocols, and live weapon firings off Plymouth.
- Managed by the Royal Navy's Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) organization.
Strategic Significance
- Strengthens the India-UK Roadmap 2030 framework aimed at expanding defense and security ties across the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic domains.
- Enhances operational readiness and joint capabilities in multi-threat maritime environments.
Prelims facts
- Exercise Konkan is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and the United Kingdom.
Source: PIB
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