The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23 in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
The exercise will bee conducted under the aegis of the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), the CMF’s dedicated Training Task Force, bringing together personnel from CMF partner nations for professional maritime security training, practical exercises and the exchange of best practices.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening regional capacity building and enhancing collective maritime security through closer cooperation among participating countries.
About Combined Maritime Forces
The Combined Maritime Forces is a multinational maritime partnership comprising more than 40 nations, with the Indian Navy playing an active role in advancing collaborative maritime security efforts.
Established May 22, 2023, Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 is one of five task forces operated by Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). CTF 154 will train partner navies and improve operational capabilities to enhance maritime security in the Middle East.
Source: PIB
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