‘Operation Southern Readiness’ maritime security training engagement concludes in Kochi
The Indian Navy successfully concluded the four-day 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' maritime security training exercise in Kochi. The event involved 276 personnel from 27 countries and focused on enhancing multinational maritime cooperation.
Why it matters
The exercise underscores India's growing role in regional maritime security and its strategic partnerships with international naval forces.
‘Operation Southern Readiness 26-2’, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, concluded here on Thursday (July 23, 2026).
A total of 276 personnel from 27 countries attended the event conducted by the Indian Navy, in partnership with Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154.
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