Exercise named Konkan‑26 took place near Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Participating ships: Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trishul and Royal Navy’s Duke‑class anti‑submarine frigate HMS Sutherland.
Activities included seamanship maneuvers, joint tactical drills, communication procedures, and weapon firings.
Purpose: improve interoperability and share professional expertise between the navies.
The four‑day sea phase involved advanced sailing maneuvers, communication drills, anti‑surface and anti‑submarine exercises, and controlled weapon firings.
The exercise strengthened the two countries’ ability to operate together in complex sea situations.
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