# India, US navies begin EOD exercise in Kochi 2026-08-09T22:42:02+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Indian and US navies began a five-day Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on August 10. The eighth edition of the bilateral exercise, which runs until August 14, aims to sharpen interoperability between diving and EOD teams through cross-training, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based drills. The Times of India reports that the exercise gains urgency from the ongoing conflict in west Asia, where Iran claims to have mined parts of the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 20% of global oil and gas. India also has a direct stake: nearly 95% of its trade by volume moves through the Indian Ocean, making port security a critical concern. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: bilateral exercise, EOD exercise, Indian Navy, Kochi, naval cooperation, US Navy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/eighth-india-u-s-naval-eod-exercise-starts-in-kochi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/eighth-india-u-s-naval-eod-exercise-starts-in-kochi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.