The fifth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' is being held from November 11 to 19, 2026, coordinated by the Indian Navy. The exercise involves all Coastal States and Union Territories, along with other maritime stakeholders.
The fifth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' is being held from November 11 to 19, 2026. Coordinated by the Indian Navy as the lead agency, the exercise will be conducted in two phases: the Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase from November 11 to 17, followed by the Sea Phase on November 18 and 19. Originally conceptualised in 2018 to validate the measures instituted to strengthen maritime security in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, 'Sea Vigil-26' will span the entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
Assets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in the exercise. The conduct of the exercise is being facilitated by several ministries and agencies, including Defence, Home Affairs, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, among others.
'Sea Vigil-26' serves as a build-up to the Indian Navy's biennial Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX), addressing the entire spectrum of maritime security challenges, from coastal defence to operations on the high seas.
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