New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- On 5 October 2025, the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier commenced Exercise Konkan with the Indian Navy in the Western Indian Ocean. Exercise Konkan is aimed at increasing combined maritime and air capabilities between the UK and Indian navies on the high seas. Whilst the Exercise has been biennial since 2004, it marks the first time in history that a British and Indian Carrier Strike Group conducted a maritime exercise together.
The UK CSG, currently on an eight month deployment known as Operation Highmast, linked up with the Indian Navy's Carrier Strike Group, led by INS Vikrant to begin 4 days of complex maritime exercises that also involved submarines and va...