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Indian Navy’s biennial exercise TROPEX is happening in the Indian Ocean Region.
65 ships, 9 submarines, and 80+ aircraft from the Navy are involved in the exercise.
TROPEX
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) is the Indian Navy’s largest biennial maritime exercise, testing combat readiness and joint warfighting capabilities.
Location: Hosted by India, the exercise is conducted across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), including strategic maritime zones.
Led by the Indian Navy, with substantial participation from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Key Features & Objectives:
Focuses on maritime security, anti-submarine warfare, cyber and electronic warfare, and live weapon firings.
Tests integrated response strategies against conventional, asymmetric, and hybrid threats.
Includes joint work-up phases, amphibious exercises, and combat scenario simulations.
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