Overview

• An official Navy release on September 25 announced the successful completion of Exercise Jal Prahar, conducted with the Indian Army.
• The exercise followed a two-phase design with a Harbour Phase from September 16–20 at Visakhapatnam and a Sea Phase from September 21–23 off Kakinada.
• During the Harbour Phase, Army troops were inducted and integrated aboard INS Gharial with onboard training, safety briefings, and orientation activities.
• The Sea Phase executed amphibious maneuvers including hard beaching at Kakinada, launches of Landing Craft Assault and BMPs, and validation of SOPs and Joint Training Protocols.
• The stated objective focused on strengthening inter-service synergy as well as refining operational planning and execution along India’s eastern seaboard.