# Indian, US Navies hold bilateral EOD exercise in Kochi 2026-08-09T17:48:24+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Indian Navy and the US Navy will hold a five-day explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) exercise at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from August 10 to 14. The bilateral exercise, the eighth edition, aims to strengthen interoperability and professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams. According to the Indian Navy, personnel will engage in expert exchanges, cross-training, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based drills. They will share contemporary EOD methodologies, emerging technologies, and operational best practices. The exercise is designed to promote collaborative learning and operational synergy, helping refine procedures and improve mutual understanding. It underscores the continuing commitment of the two navies to enhance cooperation, which has included joint salvage and EOD exercises since 2005. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: bilateral exercise, explosive ordnance disposal, Indian Navy, Kochi, US Navy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-us-navies-to-hold-kochi-ordnance-drill-from-aug-10/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-us-navies-to-hold-kochi-ordnance-drill-from-aug-10/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.