The Indian and British carrier strike groups linked up in a historic first during the 2025 edition of Exercise Konkan, the UK Defence Advisor in India shared on Tuesday.

In a post on X, it shared how Exercise Konkan aims to enhance the combined maritime and air capabilities of the UK and Indian navies on the high seas.

“A historic first! with the UK and the Indian carrier strike groups linking up. Exercise Konkan is aimed at increasing combined maritime and air capabilities between the UK and Indian navies on the high seas.”

The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales commenced its Exercise Konkan with the Indian Navy.

As per the Defence Adviser of the UK Embassy in India, after the exercise, the fleet will visit Mumbai and Goa.

The Indian Navy said in a post

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