Indian Navy Participates in USA-Led Multinational Exercise ‘Sea Dragon 2026’ in Guam
In March 2026, the Indian Navy(IN) participated in the two-week multinational Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States of America(USA)-led multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise being held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, the USA.
About Sea Dragon 2026:
Overview: Exercise Sea Dragon is an annual multinational maritime exercise hosted by the United States Navy’s 7th Fleet, focusing on ASW training.
Participation: The 2026 edition includes forces from the IN, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and the United States Navy (USN), highlighting strong Indo-Pacific cooperation.
Planning Phase: The exercise begins with tabletop planning sessions, where participating forces align strategies, integrate technologies, and coordinate mission tactics.