Kochi Hosts 8th India-US Naval Bomb Disposal Drill
What Happened
The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 10–14 August 2026. The bilateral exercise aims to improve interoperability and strengthen professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams of the two navies. The Indian and U.S. Navies have been conducting joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005. This is the 8th edition of the specialized bilateral exercise.
Key Takeaways
It reflects the broader trend of India-US strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific.