Indian Navy hosts IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 in Kochi
On 27 March 2026 the Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with 12 countries, as India took over the IONS chairmanship for 2026â28.
Summary
The Indian Navy hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026, a table-top exercise, at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 27 March 2026. Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Timor-Leste took part, along with IOS SAGAR international officers. It focused on non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. India assumes the IONS chairmanship for 2026â2028 after a gap of 16 years.
Key facts
- Exercise
- IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 â table-top exercise
- Venue / date
- Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi â 27 March 2026
- Participants
- 12 countries incl. Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka
- IONS chair
- India for 2026â2028, after 16 years
- Focus
- Non-traditional maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 held on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D â Kochi
It was held at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
India assumes the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026â2028 after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: D â 16
India assumes the IONS Chairmanship for the 2026â2028 cycle after a gap of sixteen years.