Sea phase of Exercise KONKAN 25 concludes with high-intensity naval operations

The oversea signifier of the bilateral maritime workout KONKAN 25 betwixt the Indian Navy and U.K.’s Royal Navy concluded connected 8 October, 2025 (Wednesday) pursuing a bid of high-tempo naval operations designed to heighten interoperability, operational readiness, and maritime practice betwixt the participating navies.

Indian Navy informed that during the oversea phase, the forces undertook a wide spectrum of analyzable maritime drills encompassing tactical aerial warfare, aerial defence, aboveground and anti-submarine operations, and underway replenishment.

In the Tactical Air Warfare and Air Defence segment, carrier-based combatant jets, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) helicopters, and shore-based maritime reconnaissance craft executed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) aerial combat and integrated aerial defence manoeuvres. These drills reaffirmed the reach, flexibility, and combat readiness of deck-based aerial assets to run efficaciously crossed domains.

The participating ships besides carried retired aboveground gunnery exercises, underway replenishment runs, and coordinated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. Maritime patrol craft and ASW helicopters operated successful performance with aboveground and subsurface platforms, showcasing seamless tactical integration and nonrecreational excellence, the Navy added.

The workout maintained a precocious operational tempo, reflecting the robust capabilities and preparedness of some navies successful complex, multi-domain warfare scenarios.

The oversea signifier culminated with a ceremonial steampast, wherever participating units exchanged accepted naval courtesies. The ships person since proceeded to their respective ports to commence the harbour phase, which volition diagnostic associated nonrecreational interactions, collaborative activities, and taste engagements.

Exercise KONKAN 25 continues to underscore the deepening maritime concern and strategical practice betwixt the participating navies, reinforcing their shared committedness to determination maritime information and stability.