Jal Prahar 2025:
The Indian Navy recently concluded the ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ joint exercise with the Indian Army to enhance amphibious operations along the eastern seaboard.
- Jal Prahar 2025 is a biannual joint amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in close coordination with the Indian Army
- The Jal Prahar 2025 showcased synergy, coordination, and interoperability between the Indian Navy and Indian Army, enhancing operational readiness, maritime security and national defence capabilities.
- The exercise was conducted in two phases:
- The Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam focused on the induction and integration of army troops onboard INS Gharial.
- This included onboard training, safety briefings, orientation towards a mariner’s life, sports and interactions sessions to foster camaraderie, the release stated.
- The Sea Phase witnessed the execution of amphibious operations, which included hard beaching at Kakinada, launching of LCAs and BMPs, and validation of SOPs and Joint Training Protocols.
