Royal Navy and Indian Navy Conduct First Combined Carrier Operations
The Royal Navy and the Indian Navy have conducted their first ever combined carrier operations during the bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-25.
This exercise took place from October 5 to 12, 2025, off the western coast of India, coinciding with a visit by PM Keir Starmer to India, where he progressed the bilateral defence partnership, including a collaboration on naval electric propulsion systems.
The sea phase of the exercise included drills focusing on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine exercises, as well as flying operations.
F-35B Lightning stealth fighters and MiG 29K jets participated in aerial exercises, followed by a flypast and photoshoot.
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Author's summary: Royal Navy and Indian Navy conducted joint carrier operations.