Exercises in News
Kartavya Desk Staff
#### Mapping
Exercise Name | Participating Forces | Location
Exercise Cutlass Express | Indian Navy, U.S. Naval Forces, multinational | Seychelles
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Sea Defenders-2024 | Indian Coast Guard (ICG), United States Coast Guard (USCG) | Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Some other exercises between India and the US:
• MALABAR Exercise: A trilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, the United States, and Japan, primarily focused on maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.
• YUDH ABHYAS: A joint military training exercise conducted annually between the Indian and US armies, focusing on enhancing interoperability and cooperation in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations.
• Vajra Prahar: A bilateral military exercise between the Special Forces of India and the United States, focusing on enhancing counterterrorism and urban warfare capabilities.
• Cope India: A series of bilateral aerial exercises between the air forces of India and the United States, aimed at enhancing interoperability, combat readiness, and joint operational capabilities.
• Red Flag: A multinational aerial combat training exercise hosted by the United States Air Force, which often includes participation from the Indian Air Force, focusing on air combat tactics, techniques, and procedures.
About Seychelles
It is an island country and archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres east of mainland Africa. Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa with a population of around 100,600
About Port Blair
It is the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India in the Bay of Bengal. It serves as the entry point for visiting the islands and is connected to mainland India by air and sea. Port Blair is home to several museums, including the historic Cellular Jail. It also houses major naval and air bases of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, along with the headquarters of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.