Indian Navy’s INS Trishul to Join India-UK Exercise KONKAN-2026

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Indian Navy’s INS Trishul to Join India-UK Exercise KONKAN-2026

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Indian Navy’s INS Trishul to Join India-UK Exercise KONKAN-2026

Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul participates in Exercise KONKAN-2026 in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Exercise KONKAN-2026 is conducted as an annual bilateral maritime exercise between India and the United Kingdom.

Exercise KONKAN-2026:

Dimension Key Details
Core focus The exercise provides for enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two navies.
Phases The exercise comprises 2 phases: Harbour Phase, and Sea Phase.
Harbour Phase The Harbour Phase provides for professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, and cultural engagements.
Sea Phase The Sea Phase provides for complex maritime operational drills across 3 domains: air, surface, and sub-surface.
India-UK Vision 2035 linkage The exercise provides for exemplification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.
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With reference to Exercise KONKAN-2026, consider the following statements:

1. It focuses on enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two navies.
2. It is conducted as an annual trilateral exercise involving India, the United Kingdom, and France.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: A. 1 only