Source: News on Air
Context: The 8th edition of the Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, Kerala.
What It Is
A specialised bilateral military training exercise focused on underwater salvage, bomb disposal and explosive ordnance neutralisation. It forms part of the joint salvage and EOD series historically conducted under the SALVEX banner, initiated by both navies in 2005.
| Participant | Detail |
|---|---|
| India | Specialist diving and EOD teams of the Indian Navy, hosted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi |
| United States | Specialist diving and EOD technicians of the US Navy |
Aim: to enhance operational interoperability, deepen professional cooperation
