In a significant display of operational synergy and jointmanship, senior officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force embarked on the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant off the West Coast on 30 January.

The high-profile delegation included Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew, CISC; Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, VCOAS; VAdm K Swaminathan, VCNS; Air Marshal SP Dharkar, VCAS; and Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, DG Infantry.

The purpose of the visit was to witness the joint phase of TROPEX25 (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) and gain firsthand insights into maritime operations.

During the embarkation, Air Marshal SP Dharkar arrived on INS Vikrant aboard a Mig-29K trainer aircraft, highlighting the spirit of inter-service cooperation.

As part of the exercise, an overnight sea sortie was conducted with the senior leadership on board. TROPEX and AMPHEX are comprehensive joint exercises involving the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force, focused on enhancing integrated operational capabilities.

This collaborative endeavor showcases India’s commitment to strengthening jointmanship, operational readiness, and the seamless coordination of its armed forces.