Exercise Name

TROPEX 25 from January to March 2025 in Indian Ocean Region

Objectives

It Validate and refines naval strategies for conventional and non-conventional warfare. It Improve accuracy in dynamic warfare operations and it also Enhance coordination among the services. Integrate advanced cyber and electronic warfare to protect assets.

Assets

Indian Naval Ships: 65 ships.

Submarine: 9, including Kalvari Class.

Aircraft: More than 80,:

 - MiG 29K (Carrier-based fighter jets)

 - P-8I (Maritime reconnaissance aircraft)

 - HALE Sea Guardian (Surveillance drones)

 - MH-60R (Multi-role helicopters)

IAF: Sukhoi-30, Jaguar aircraft, C-130J Hercules (tactical transport), AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System).

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.With reference to the Indian Navy’s major exercise TROPEX 25 is scheduled from January to March 2025, in the Indian Ocean Region, consider the following statements:

1. TROPEX 25 is a biennial exercise aimed at assessing and improving the readiness of the Indian Navy for operations.
2. The exercise focuses on validating naval strategies for conventional and non-conventional warfare.
3. The assets involved in TROPEX 25 include MiG 29K fighter jets, P-8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft & MH-60R multi-role helicopters.
4. The exercise also integrates advanced cyber and electronic warfare capabilities to safeguard national maritime assets and ensures the protection of territorial waters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

●Statement 1 is correct: TROPEX 25 is a biennial exercise conducted to assess and improve the Indian Navy's operational readiness, involving various branches of the Indian military, including the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard.

●Statement 2 is correct: The exercise validates naval strategies for conventional and non-conventional warfare, improves accuracy in dynamic warfare operations, and enhances inter-service coordination.

●Statement 3 is correct: TROPEX 25 involves significant assets, including 65 Indian Naval Ships, 9 submarines (including Kalvari Class), and over 80 aircraft, such as MiG 29K fighter jets, P-8I reconnaissance aircraft, and MH-60R multi-role helicopters.

●Statement 4 is correct: The exercise integrates cyber and electronic warfare capabilities to safeguard maritime assets and ensure the security of territorial waters.