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INS Trishul Arrives in UK for Exercise Konkan 2026
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News18•11-10-2026, 23:00
INS Trishul Arrives in UK for Exercise Konkan 2026
- •The Indian Navy's guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived in Plymouth, United Kingdom, to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy.
- •The annual bilateral maritime exercise is taking place off the coast of Plymouth in two phases from October 8 to October 15, 2026.
- •The Harbour Phase features professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports, and cultural engagements, while the Sea Phase includes complex operational drills across air, surface, and sub-surface domains.
- •The exercise highlights the growing maritime partnership and shared commitment to maritime security and open seas between India and the UK.
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INS Trishul arrived in Plymouth to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy, showcasing the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK.
The exercise is conducted in two phases from October 8 to 15, featuring a Harbour Phase with professional interactions and cultural engagements, followed by a Sea Phase with complex maritime operational drills across air, surface, and sub-surface domains.
Prior to its arrival in the UK, INS Trishul visited Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy.
