Archive · 30 May 2025
India and EU to Conduct Joint Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean
India and the European Union are teaming up for a naval exercise in the Indian Ocean from June 1-3.
This exercise is all about practicing how to stop pirates and improve teamwork between the two navies.
They'll be working on communication and how to work together.
The goal is to make sure the sea is safe and open for everyone, following international rules.
The exercise will include ships from the Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force.
India and the EU will conduct a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean.
The exercise is scheduled for June 1-3.
The focus will be on counter-piracy operations.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and communication.
The exercise supports a free and open maritime order.
- Who
- India and the European Union
- What
- Joint naval exercise
- When
- June 1-3
- Where
- Indian Ocean
- Why
- To enhance maritime security cooperation and promote a rules-based maritime order.
- Dates
- June 1-3
- Location
- Indian Ocean
- Focus
- Counter-piracy operations, interoperability, tactical manoeuvres, enhanced communication
- Participants
- Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR ships
- Goal
- Free, open, inclusive and rules-based maritime order