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The Indian Navy has successfully concluded the biannual joint amphibious exercise ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ along the eastern seaboard, in close coordination with the Indian Army. The exercise aimed to enhance joint operational readiness, inter-service synergy, and maritime security preparedness.

About Jal Prahar 2025

• Nature of Exercise:‘Jal Prahar’ is a biannual joint amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in collaboration with the Indian Army.
• Objective:To strengthen coordination, interoperability, and integration between the two forces for effective amphibious operations and coastal defence.

Exercise Structure and Key Highlights

The 2025 edition of the exercise was conducted in two phases:

• Harbour Phase (Visakhapatnam):
  • Focused on the induction and integration of Army troops onboard naval platforms such as INS Gharial.
  • Included onboard training sessions, safety briefings, familiarization with naval operations, and interaction activities to foster inter-service camaraderie.
• Sea Phase (Kakinada):
  • Involved the execution of full-scale amphibious operations, including hard beaching, launching of Landing Craft Assaults (LCAs) and infantry combat vehicles (BMPs).
  • Validated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Joint Training Protocols, ensuring seamless coordination during real-world operations.