Eighth IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise concludes at Kochi
The eighth edition of the Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 14 August 2026.
Summary
The eighth edition of the Indian Navy–US Navy (IN–USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 14 August 2026. Subject Matter Expert Exchanges covered threats from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and the use of unmanned underwater systems. The cross-training phase included wreck location and salvage, specialist diving equipment and slithering operations, aimed at improving interoperability between the two navies' diving teams.
Key facts
- Exercise
- IN–USN EOD Exercise 2026, 8th edition
- Venue
- Southern Naval Command, Kochi
- Concluded
- 14 Aug 2026
- Topics
- IEDs, render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation, unmanned underwater systems
- Cross-training
- Wreck location & salvage, slithering
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise conclude on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The eighth IN–USN EOD Exercise concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
The IN–USN exercise that concluded at Kochi on 14 August 2026 focused on which specialisation?
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Correct answer: D — Explosive ordnance disposal
It was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise covering IED threats, render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and unmanned underwater systems.