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. |