Day 38
Defence & SecuritySkim2025-01-30
Launch of TROPEX-25 Tri-Service Maritime Exercise
What Happened
The Indian Navy launched TROPEX-25, its largest biennial maritime exercise, in the Indian Ocean Region on January 30, 2025. This edition saw the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard join forces, marked by the unique consolidation of the Eastern and Western Fleets into a single combat unit led by INS Vikrant.
Why It Matters
It demonstrates India's shift toward integrated tri-service command and validates its capability to project unified maritime power across the strategic Indian Ocean Region.
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