Q. Where was the 7th edition of SALVEX between the Indian Navy and the US Navy held recently?
Answer:
Kochi
Notes: The seventh edition of the SALVEX exercise, which is a collaborative Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) drill between the Indian Navy and the US Navy took place recently in Kochi from June 26th to July 6th, 2023.
Since 2005, the Indian Navy (IN) and the US Navy (USN) have been engaging in joint Salvage and EOD exercises. This edition of the exercise witnessed the active involvement of both naval forces, with the participation of INS Nireekshak, USNS Salvor, as well as Specialist Diving and EOD teams.