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India US Navy EOD Exercise 2026: The eighth edition of a specialized maritime security exercise between the Indian and US navies is set to begin in Kochi on August 10. The two navies will conduct an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise at the Southern Naval Command from August 10 to 14. Expert divers and explosive ordnance disposal teams from both countries will participate in the five-day exercise.

The primary objective of the exercise is to strengthen the joint capabilities and coordination of the two navies in dealing with undersea explosive threats. Technical knowledge and experiences will be shared between experts. Joint training, equipment demonstrations, and practical exercises based on real-life conditions will also take place. The Indian and US Navies have been conducting joint salvage and EOD exercises since 2005.

The practice will begin in Kochi from August 10.

The Indian and US navies will conduct a special Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise beginning August 10th at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The exercise will continue until August 14th and will involve experts from both countries participating in five days of joint training and professional interaction. The focus of the exercise is to strengthen capabilities to identify, safely handle, and, if necessary, neutralize explosive threats at sea.

Specialist divers and EOD teams will participate

The exercise will involve specialist diving and EOD teams from the Indian Navy and the US Navy. Experts from both nations will share their experiences, techniques, and operational best practices. The exercise will also include topic-based discussions between experts, joint training, and equipment demonstrations. In addition, practical exercises will be conducted in a variety of challenging scenarios.

Training to deal with explosive threats at sea

The discovery of suspicious explosives at sea is a challenging situation. In such cases, expert teams must work with utmost care, from identifying the threat to safely neutralizing it. This exercise will develop the ability of experts from both countries to work together in similar situations. This will help improve coordination and response capabilities during joint operations.

Emphasis on coordination and interoperability

The exercise’s purpose is not only to provide technical training; it will also enhance mutual understanding and trust between Indian and US naval experts. During the joint exercise, teams from both countries will train together and practice coordinated action in challenging situations. This will strengthen the combined response capabilities of both navies during actual maritime operations.

India-US joint exercise has been taking place since 2005

The Indian Navy and the US Navy have been conducting joint salvage and explosive ordnance disposal exercises since 2005. As part of this long-standing collaboration, specialist teams from both countries have been training alongside each other in maritime salvage and explosive ordnance disposal operations.

The current exercise in Kochi is the eighth edition of this special bilateral training series, reflecting the continued emphasis of both navies on strengthening professional cooperation and interoperability in special maritime operations.

India-US defense cooperation will get a further boost

The EOD exercise in Kochi is another important milestone in the growing defense cooperation between India and the United States. The militaries of both countries are enhancing their mutual operational capabilities through joint exercises and training in various domains. This exercise, involving special maritime operations, is part of this broader defense partnership. It will enable experts from both navies to better understand each other’s operational procedures and capabilities.