NEW DELHI, India, August 17 (ANI): The navies of India and the United States deepened their maritime partnership and cooperation as an ordnance disposal exercise concluded in Kochi.
Sharing details in a press release, the Ministry of Defense said the two partners strengthened their partnership during the eighth edition of the India-U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, which concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on August 14. The bilateral engagement featured intensive professional interaction, an exchange of best practices and demonstrations by teams from both navies.
The exercise provided a platform for sharing knowledge on various facets of EOD operations.
According to the release, subject matter expert exchanges covered real-time threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, mine neutralization and the use of unmanned underwater systems. The cross-training phase featured exercises in various diving disciplines, including wreck location and salvage, the use of specialized equipment and slithering operations.
The Ministry of Defense said the joint training exercise enhanced the professional competence and skill sets of the diving teams while fostering greater mutual understanding and interoperability. The successful completion of the exercise underscored the commitment of both navies to strengthening operational synergy and cooperation in specialized maritime operations.
The five-day exercise comprised subject matter expert exchanges, cross-training, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical exercises.
The program facilitated the exchange of contemporary EOD methodologies, emerging technologies and best practices, while providing both sides an opportunity to gain insights into each other’s capabilities, operational concepts and employment philosophies.
The Indian Navy and U.S. Navy have been conducting joint salvage and EOD exercises since 2005.
The engagement marked the eighth edition of this specialized bilateral training exercise and underscored the enduring commitment of the two navies to enhancing interoperability, sharing operational expertise and strengthening cooperation in specialized maritime operations. (ANI)
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