Current Context : Indian Navy and European Union Naval Force conducted a joint exercise off India’s western coast to practice counter-piracy drills and improve coordination at sea from 1–3 June 2025.

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Location: Arabian Sea (western Indian coast).

• Participating nations :
  • Indian Navy: Destroyers, frigates, maritime patrol aircraft.
  • EUNAVFOR: ITS Antonio Marceglia (Cmdr. Alberto Bartolomeo), ESPS Reina Sofia (Cmdr. Salvador Moreno Regil) with helicopter support.
• Key Activities: Counter-piracy drills (boarding, interdiction), interoperability exercises (communication protocols, fleet manoeuvres), and rescue simulations.
• Strategic Significance: Strengthens India–EU maritime collaboration, deters non-traditional threats, and improves maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region.