Context:
Indian Navy’s biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is under way in the Indian Ocean Region, in which the combined fleet, comprising approximately 65 Indian Navy ships, nine submarines, and over 80 aircraft, are being “put through complex maritime operational scenarios to validate and refine the Navy’s Concept of Operations”.
TROPEX 25
TROPEX 25, the Indian Navy’s flagship Theatre Level Operational Exercise is underway in the Indian Ocean Region. It is a biennial exercise that involves all operational Indian Naval units and is participated upon by significant numbers from the IA, IAF, and the ICG to validate core warfighting capabilities and ensure a synchronized response to maritime security threats.
Duration & Phases
- Conducted for three months (Jan to Mar, 2025).
- Consists of the Harbour and Sea phases.
- Focuses on combat operations, cyber & electronic warfare, live weapon firings, and AMPHEX.
Key Highlights:
- Operational Scope
- Consists of 65 Indian Naval Ships, 09 Submarines, and over 80 Aircraft.
- Holds complex maritime operational scenarios.
- Assesses forward deployment, sustenance, and interoperability.
- Key Platforms Engaging
- Naval Forces: Home built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Visakhapatnam & Kolkata Class destroyers, Kalvari Class submarines
- Aircraft Fleet: MiG 29K fighter aircraft, P8I maritime patrol aircraft, HALE Sea Guardian drones, MH 60R helicopters