Indian Navy and UK's Royal Navy conduct joint passex

India Jun 11, 2025

The Indian Navy and the UK's Carrier Strike Group joined forces for a big naval drill—PASSEX—in the North Arabian Sea on June 9-10, 2025. Ships like India's INS Tabar and the UK's HMS Prince of Wales took part, along with submarines and aircraft from both sides.

Sign of growing defense ties between India and UK

This wasn't just about showing off ships—it was a chance for both navies to practice working together on real missions, from helicopter operations to hunting submarines. It's also a sign that India and the UK are getting closer as defense partners, teaming up to keep regional waters safe and stable. For anyone interested in global security or cool military tech, it's worth knowing how these partnerships shape the seas.