INS Trishul reaches UK to join Indo‑UK naval drill Konkan‑26

INS Trishul, one of the Indian Navy's guided‑missile destroyers, docked at a UK port as part of the scheduled deployment for the upcoming Indo‑UK naval exercise. The vessel's arrival marks the beginning of Konkan‑26, a bilateral drill that brings together warships from India and the United Kingdom. The exercise is intended to improve operational coordination, share best practices and strengthen maritime security cooperation between the two navies. Defence officials from both countries will oversee the series of maneuvers, which are expected to cover surface warfare, anti‑submarine tactics and communication protocols. The participation underscores the continuing strategic partnership and joint readiness efforts of India and the UK in the Indo‑Pacific region.