What happened
India and the United States conducted a combined bilateral training exercise focused on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime domain awareness near Diego Garcia from October 22–28, 2025. The exercise involved the Indian Navy’s P-8I and the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft, aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational planning, and information sharing between the two navies.
Why it matters
The exercise reflects the growing depth of the India–US maritime partnership and their shared commitment to ensuring a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. It builds on recent collaborations like Tiger Triumph 2025, expanding joint capabilities in surveillance, communication, and naval integration. Officials emphasized that such engagements strengthen collective maritime awareness, critical for addressing emerging security challenges in the region.