The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23, 2026. The event is being conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), which serves as CMF's dedicated Training Task Force.
The training program will bring together personnel from CMF Partner Nations for professional maritime security training, practical experience, and exchange of best practices. The Combined Maritime Forces comprises over 40 nations, and through this association, the Indian Navy continues to contribute to regional capacity building and collective maritime security.
The comprehensive training program combines classroom instruction, simulator-based training, and practical exposure. Sessions will cover multiple areas including Maritime Law, Maritime Domain Awareness and Information Sharing, Counter-Narcotics operations, Force Protection measures, Asymmetric Threats, and maritime Uncrewed Systems. Participants will also receive training in Damage Control and Firefighting, maritime communications, Survival at Sea procedures, Boarding operations, and hands-on training onboard Indian Naval ships.
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 will showcase the Indian Navy's modern training infrastructure, state-of-the-art simulators, advanced instructional methodologies, and professional expertise. The integration of theoretical instructions with practical application is specifically aimed at enhancing interoperability, professional understanding, and cooperation among the participating nations.
The conduct of this engagement at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, reinforces the Indian Navy's growing contribution to multinational maritime training initiatives. It also highlights Southern Naval Command's role as a leading training hub and strengthens the Indian Navy's standing as a preferred destination for professional sea training within the international maritime community.
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