Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Coastal Security Exercise Tests Readiness Across Maharashtra, Goa
The Indian Coast Guard held a two-day practice exercise near the coasts of Maharashtra and Goa.
The exercise was called Sagar Kavach-02/26.
More than 4,800 people from different agencies took part.
They practiced responding to imagined attacks and people secretly entering from the sea.
Drills were held near places such as Revdanda, Palghar, Alibaug and Goa.
National Security Guard and Coast Guard teams practiced protecting an important dockyard.
Ships, aircraft, helicopters and air-cushion vehicles were used.
The exercise checked whether the agencies could communicate and respond quickly together.
The Indian Coast Guard conducted the two-day Sagar Kavach-02/26 exercise along the Maharashtra and Goa coasts.
More than 4,800 personnel and stakeholders participated in the coordinated maritime security drills.
The exercise simulated attacks and infiltrations at locations including Revdanda, Palghar, Alibaug, Goa and other landing points.
National Security Guard and Coast Guard Rapid Reaction Team units conducted a joint tactical drill at Mazgaon Dockyard Limited.
Ships, Dornier aircraft, helicopters and air-cushion vehicles were deployed alongside personnel from multiple security and government agencies.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard led the exercise, with participation from the Indian Navy, state police, National Security Guard, intelligence agencies, Customs, Central Industrial Security Force and other agencies.
- What
- Sagar Kavach-02/26 tested coastal security readiness through simulated attacks, infiltrations, joint tactical drills and surveillance operations.
- When
- The two-day exercise took place on Wednesday and Thursday, with the progress review held on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Where
- The exercise covered the coastlines of Maharashtra and Goa, including Mumbai, Revdanda, Palghar, Alibaug, Goa and Mazgaon Dockyard Limited.
- Why
- It was conducted to evaluate rapid response, standard operating procedures, communications and coordination during maritime contingencies.
- Exercise
- Sagar Kavach-02/26
- Lead agency
- Indian Coast Guard
- Duration
- Two days
- Area
- Maharashtra and Goa coastlines
- Participation
- More than 4,800 stakeholders
- Key drill site
- Mazgaon Dockyard Limited
- Assets used
- Coast Guard ships, Dornier aircraft, helicopters and air-cushion vehicles