Summary
The United Kingdom and India held a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, marking their first-ever dual aircraft carrier operation. This military exercise aimed to strengthen their naval capabilities in response to China's growing presence in the region. The exercise featured ships and personnel from both countries and other nations like Norway and Japan.
Key Facts
- The U.K. and India conducted their first joint aircraft carrier operation in the Indian Ocean.
- The exercise is part of a larger military drill called Exercise Konkan, which has been held every two years since 2004.
- The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and the Indian carrier INS Vikrant led the operation.
- The drill involved not only naval ships but also submarines and aircraft.
- The exercise focused on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations.
- Besides the U.K. and India, naval ships from Norway and Japan participated.
- The exercise will conclude with a one-day drill between the British carrier group and the Indian Air Force.
- The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was also in the Indian Ocean, near Diego Garcia.
