The Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is scheduled to commence at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10 to 14, with a focus on enhancing interoperability and strengthening professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams of the two navies.
The five-day bilateral exercise will comprise Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, cross-training sessions, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical exercises. The engagement will provide an opportunity for personnel from both navies to exchange contemporary EOD methodologies, emerging technologies and operational best practices.
The exercise will also facilitate greater understanding of each other’s capabilities, operational concepts and employment philosophies, while enabling the participating teams to refine procedures and enhance their preparedness to respond to complex and evolving EOD challenges.
The bilateral engagement is aimed at promoting collaborative learning and operational synergy between the Indian Navy and US Navy. It will further strengthen mutual understanding and enhance the ability of specialist teams to undertake coordinated responses during maritime operations involving explosive ordnance.
The Indian Navy and US Navy have been conducting joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005. The forthcoming engagement will be the eighth edition of the specialised bilateral training exercise, reaffirming the enduring commitment of both navies towards enhancing interoperability, sharing operational expertise and strengthening cooperation in specialised maritime operations.
