The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 will be conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from tomorrow till 14th of this month.

The Defence Ministry said, the bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams of the two navies.

The five-day exercise will comprise Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, cross-training, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical exercises. The Ministry noted that the Indian Navy and US Navy have been conducting joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005 and the forthcoming engagement marks the eighth edition of this specialised bilateral training exercise.