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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, 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.

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