The Royal Navy and the Indian Navy conducted their first ever combined carrier operations during the bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-25, from October 5 to 12, 2025, off the western coast of India.
This exercise coincided with PM Keir Starmer's visit to India, which aimed to progress the bilateral defence partnership, including 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.
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Author's summary: Royal Navy and Indian Navy conducted joint carrier operations.