Categories: Defence

India & US conducts Passage Exercise in Indian Ocean

Indian Navy has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a high-end joint naval exercise with the US Navy in the Indian Ocean. The Passage Exercise has been designed to maximize training and interoperability, including air defense.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

PASSEX featured the participation of four Indian naval ships, including a stealth corvette which teamed up with USS Nimitz along with Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) in the Eastern Indian Ocean. Indian navy cited the PASSEX as an opportunity to improve interoperability on the high seas.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh.

Find More News Related to Defence

Recent Posts

Bhutan Queen Mother Honoured with 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025

In a significant recognition of humanitarian leadership and cross-border goodwill, Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck,…

5 mins ago

Goldman Sachs Raises India’s CY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.9%

In a positive outlook for the Indian economy, Goldman Sachs has upgraded India’s GDP growth…

18 mins ago

Which City is known as the Wool Capital of the World? Where it is Located?

Did you know that one city in the world built its identity around soft, warm…

20 mins ago

Walmart Becomes World’s First Retail Company to Reach USD 1 Trillion Market Value

In a historic milestone for the global retail industry, Walmart Inc. became the world’s first…

24 mins ago

IOC Elects First Female Member from Iran, Marking Historic Moment in Olympic Governance

In a historic development for global sports governance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected…

37 mins ago

RBI Imposes ₹18.76 Lakh Compounding Fee on One 97 Communications for FEMA Violations

In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a compounding fee of ₹18.76…

44 mins ago