The Sea Dragon 2025 naval exercise, a significant multinational initiative aimed at enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, has been successfully conducted off the coast of Guam from March 4 to March 19, 2025.
Exercise Sea Dragon 2025
The Sea Dragon 2025 naval exercise, a significant multinational initiative aimed at enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, has been successfully conducted off the coast of Guam from March 4 to March 19, 2025. The primary objective of Sea Dragon 2025 was to improve tactical interoperability among these nations, focusing on maritime security operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
This exercise involved the participation of the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), all under the auspices of the United States Navy’s 7th Fleet. Historically, Sea Dragon began in 2019 as a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Australia and has since evolved into a vital platform for military cooperation among key allies.
Previous Exercise
A P8I Aircraft Of The Indian Navy Arrived At Guam, USA On 09 Jan 2024 and Participated In ‘Ex Sea Dragon 24’, The 4th Edition of The Coordinated Multi-lateral ASW Exercise For Long Range MR ASW Aircraft, By The US Navy.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW): Hunting down and neutralizing enemy submarines lurking beneath the waves.
Surface warfare: Coordinating attacks against hostile surface vessels using advanced weaponry and tactics.
Air defense: Establishing an impenetrable air shield to protect friendly forces from aerial threats.
Search and rescue (SAR): Locating and rescuing personnel in distress at sea.
Communication and coordination: Seamlessly sharing information and coordinating operations across diverse platforms.
The Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft plays a crucial role in this exercise. This versatile platform is equipped with cutting-edge sensors and weapons systems, making it a formidable force multiplier in maritime operations. Some of its key capabilities include:
Long-range surveillance: The P8I can scan vast stretches of the ocean, detecting enemy movements and activities at impressive distances.
Multi-sensor fusion: Its onboard radars, sonars, and electronic intelligence systems offer a comprehensive picture of the maritime environment.
Anti-submarine warfare: The P8I is equipped with torpedoes and depth charges, making it a potent threat to enemy submarines.
Communication relay: The aircraft can act as a vital communication link between different units of the participating navies.
About P-8I Aircraft
•Range: 2,222 km
•Wingspan: 38 m
•Top speed: 908 km/h
•Length: 39 m
•Weight: 62,730 kg
•Total No.: 12
Other Exercises With USA
•Ex YUDHABHAYAS,
•Ex VAJRA PRAHAR,
• SPITTING COBRA,
•SANGAM (IN-USN EOD Ex),
•RED FLAG,
•Ex COPE INDIA
