Royal Navy and Indian Navy Conduct Combined Carrier Operations
The Royal Navy and the Indian Navy conducted their first ever combined carrier operations during the bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-25, held from October 5 to 12, 2025, off the western coast of India.
This exercise coincided with a visit by PM Keir Starmer to India, where the bilateral defence partnership was progressed, notably through a collaboration for developing naval electric propulsion systems.
The sea phase of the exercise included drills focusing on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine exercises, as well as flying operations.
- F-35B Lightning stealth fighters and MiG 29K jets conducted aerial exercises.
- A flypast and photoshoot were also conducted as part of the exercise.
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Author's summary: Royal Navy and Indian Navy held joint carrier operations.
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