The Indian Navy will conduct its flagship large-scale coastal defence exercise Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) from January to March 2019.
The exercise is to test robustness of entire coastal security apparatus.
As part of TROPEX, Indian Navy will conduct large-scale coastal defence exercise ‘Exercise Sea Vigil’.
This exercise will involve all stake holders across mainland and island territories.
It is yearly exercise that takes place on Western Seaboard.
It provides opportunity to test combat capability of the Indian Navy, Indian Army, IAF and ICG.