India has completed the maritime phase of a major tri-service electronic warfare exercise, demonstrating efforts to strengthen integration and operational coordination among the country’s armed forces. Conducted at sea off the coasts of Goa and Karwar from November 17 to 23, the exercise was coordinated by the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command and involved personnel and assets from the Indian Navy, Army and Air Force. The maritime phase was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and other senior military officials. The exercise focused on evaluating the services’ ability to operate in a contested electromagnetic environment, where electronic warfare capabilities are increasingly important for detecting, disrupting, denying and protecting communications, sensors and other electronic systems. A key objective was to validate the integration of tri-service electronic warfare assets and procedures during complex maritime operations. Participating forces practised coordinated responses to evolving scenarios, allowing commanders to assess interoperability, information sharing and synchronised mission execution across land, air and maritime domains. The drill also examined multi-domain maritime coordination and the ability of naval, air and ground-based units to function as a unified force under realistic combat conditions. These activities are intended to improve situational awareness, accelerate decision-making and strengthen operational effectiveness. The presence of senior defence leadership highlighted India’s focus on jointness and theatre-level integration. Their observation of the exercise provided an opportunity to assess readiness, review emerging electronic warfare concepts and identify areas for further capability development. The exercise reflects India’s continued efforts to improve electronic warfare proficiency and interoperability among the three services as control of the electromagnetic spectrum becomes increasingly important in modern military operations.
