Royal Navy and Indian Navy Conduct First Ever Combined Carrier Operations
The Royal Navy and the Indian Navy conducted their first ever combined carrier operations during the bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-25, held from October 5 to 12, 2025, off the western coast of India.
This exercise coincided with a visit by PM Keir Starmer to India, which aimed to progress the bilateral defence partnership, notably through a collaboration for developing naval electric propulsion systems.
The sea phase of the exercise included drills focusing on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine exercises, as well as flying operations.
- F-35B Lightning stealth fighters and MiG 29K jets conducted aerial exercises.
- A flypast and photoshoot were also conducted.
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Author's summary: Royal Navy and Indian Navy hold joint carrier operations.
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