Overview
- The Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy will hold a five-day explosive ordnance disposal exercise at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, which begins Monday, Aug. 10 and runs through Aug. 14, 2026.
- The programme will pair subject-matter expert exchanges with cross-training, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical drills to test and refine EOD and salvage procedures.
- Both navies intend the exercise to deepen operational cooperation so specialist teams can respond more effectively to complex maritime ordnance and salvage challenges.
- This 2026 engagement is the eighth edition of the bilateral salvage and EOD training series that the two navies have run since 2005, reflecting a long-running institutional partnership.
- Participants will gain hands-on exposure to emerging EOD technologies and shared techniques, which could speed future joint responses to underwater explosive threats and improve safety for sailors and coastal communities.