India, Oct. 5 -- Indian Navy and Royal Navy bilateral Exercise Konkan-25 commenced on October 5, off the western coast of India.

The exercise will be conducted in two phases from October 5 - 12.

"The harbour phase of the Exercise will include professional interactions between naval personnel, cross deck visits, sports fixtures, and cultural engagements. Additionally, Joint Working Group meetings and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges are also scheduled," read a statement issued by the Ministry.

The sea phase will encompass complex maritime operational drills focusing on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine exercises, flying operations and other seamanship evolutions.

Both participating nations will deploy frontline assets, includin...