SAREX-2026:
The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha.
- SAREX-2026 is a multi-agency exercise aim to strengthen maritime safety and rescue operations aligned with “India’s ‘SAGAR’ and ‘Mahasagar’ visions.”
- It is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
- SAREX-2026 Theme: “Leveraging Technology to Strengthen SAR Preparedness and Maritime Safety.”
- It had participants from 30 countries.
- Their participation facilitated exchange of best practices, enhanced global interoperability and reaffirmed India’s role as a dependable maritime Search and Rescue partner in the region.
- Participating forces and Assets: The assets deployed included Coast Guard ships, three Dornier aircraft, three Advance Light Helicopters, one Chetak helicopter, IAF C-130J and Mi-17 aircraft, two Indian Navy ships, along with civil and state resources and shore-based support units.
