Senior officers from both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of professionalism and operational proficiency displayed by the participating troops. Picture: X/@adgpi
The bilateral military exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) concluded with a joint validation exercise at Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday (December 16, 2025), marking the culmination of two weeks of intensive training.
The validation phase was witnessed by Major General R.D. Sharma of the Indian Army and Brigadier General Abdulla Ibrahim from the Maldivian side, along with observer delegations from both countries.
The Indian Army said the exercise focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in contemporary operational environments, with the aim of enhancing interoperability, operational synergy and tactical coordination between the two forces in sub-conventional conflict scenarios.
Key training activities included cordon and search operations, room intervention drills, small team tactics, reflex firing and close-quarter battle techniques aimed at improving precision, speed and effectiveness during counter-terror operations. Special emphasis was laid on amphibious drills, intelligence-led operations, real-time decision-making and joint mission planning under dynamic operational conditions.
Both contingents also rehearsed handling of explosives, demolition techniques and advanced field craft, strengthening their capability to neutralise threats and secure sensitive areas.
The culmination exercise successfully validated all laid-down training objectives. Senior officers from both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of professionalism and operational proficiency displayed by the participating troops.
Exercise EKUVERIN reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Maldives to strengthening professional military cooperation and contributing to peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Published – December 16, 2025 09:13 pm IST
