Nine submarines, 65 ships taking part in TROPEX exercise.
TROPEX Exercise – Indian Navy’s Biennial Maritime Drill
- TROPEX (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) is the Indian Navy’s biennial capstone maritime exercise.
- Conducted in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to validate and refine the Navy’s Concept of Operations.
- Aims to enhance operational preparedness in complex maritime scenarios.
- TROPEX-25 is aimed at validating Indian Navy’s core warfighting skills.
Participants & Assets Involved
- Indian Navy Fleet:
- 65 warships, 9 submarines, and over 80 aircraft.
- Joint Military Participation:
- Involves Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard
Objectives & Strategic Importance
- Validates Indian Navy’s warfighting skills and operational readiness.
- Ensures a synchronized, integrated response to maritime security threats.
- Prepares forces for conventional, asymmetric, and hybrid threats in contested maritime environments.
Significance for India
- Strengthens maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean.
- Enhances interoperability among India’s armed forces.
- Demonstrates India’s commitment to regional security and combat preparedness.
TROPEX-25 is a crucial naval exercise aimed at reinforcing India’s maritime defense capabilities and strategic deterrence in the evolving security landscape.
