Summary: Eighth Edition of IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026
The eighth edition of the bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and the United States Navy (USN) concluded on August 14, 2026, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The engagement focused on intensive professional interaction, the exchange of best practices, and the strengthening of operational synergy in specialized maritime operations.
Key Components and Training Activities
The exercise provided a platform for Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) and practical demonstrations covering various facets of EOD operations, including:
Tactical Procedures: Real-time threats from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, and mine neutralization.
Technological Integration: Employment of unmanned underwater systems and specialist equipment.
Diving Disciplines: Wreck location and salvage operations, as well as slithering operations.
Objectives and Outcomes
The joint training was designed to enhance the professional competence and skill sets of participating diving teams. By fostering greater mutual understanding and interoperability, the exercise underscored the commitment of both navies to collaborative maritime security and specialized tactical cooperation.
Administrative and Reference Data
Release Date: 17 August 2026, 3:46 PM
Originating Office: PIB Delhi / Ministry of Defence
Release ID: 2300435
Reference Number: VM/SPS 151/26
Visitor Count: 1104
Language Availability: The announcement was also issued in Malayalam, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Bengali-TR, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026: An eighth-edition bilateral naval engagement between India and the US focused on sharing knowledge in explosive ordnance disposal, mine neutralization, and underwater systems.
Indian Navy: The primary participating national maritime force responsible for conducting joint training and enhancing professional competence in EOD operations.
US Navy: The partner international maritime force that engaged in Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) and cross-training during the bilateral exercise.
Southern Naval Command, Kochi: The specific regional naval command and location where the joint training exercise and maritime operations were hosted and executed.
Ministry of Defence: The central government ministry overseeing the bilateral naval engagement and responsible for the strategic synergy of specialized maritime operations.
Ministry of Defence
EIGHTH EDITION OF IN–USN EXPLOSIVE
ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXERCISE 2026
CONCLUDES AT SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND,
KOCHI
प्रव तथ: 17 AUG 2026 3:46PM by PIB Delhi
The eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, concluded at the
Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 14 Aug 2026. The bilateral engagement witnessed intensive
professional interaction, exchange of Best Practices, and demonstrations by teams from both navies.
The exercise provided a platform for sharing knowledge on various facets of EOD operations. Subject
Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) covered real-time threats from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),
render-safe procedures, mine neutralization, and employment of unmanned underwater systems. The
cross-training phase featured exercises on diverse disciplines of diving that included wreck location and
salvage, employment of specialist equipment, and slithering operations.
The joint training exercise enhanced the professional competence and skill-sets of the diving teams while
fostering greater mutual understanding and interoperability. The successful completion of the exercise
underscores commitment of both the navies to strengthen operational synergy and cooperation in
specialised maritime operations.*****
VM/SPS 151/26
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