DefenceTuesday, 31 March 2026·The Hindu
India’s tri-service Dweep Shakti exercise ran from March 24 to 28, 2026 to strengthen amphibious and island defence
India conducted the Dweep Shakti tri-service exercise from March 24 to 28, 2026 to improve coastal and island defence readiness.
Key highlights
Direct fact
From March 24 to March 28, 2026, India conducted the tri-service exercise Dweep Shakti to test integrated response capabilities for coastal and island defence.
Key specifics
- The exercise involved the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
- It focused on amphibious assaults and maritime dominance operations.
- Beach landing drills were carried out using specialized vessels and advanced equipment.
- Drones were used for surveillance and precision-guided tactical applications.
- The drills aimed to refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for India’s maritime boundaries and island territories.
Exam lens
Defence-current-affairs question, tri-service exercise, amphibious assault, SOPs, drones — TNPSC may ask which services participated and what operational capability was tested.