International, Defence and Summits · 1 April 2026

Indian Armed Forces conduct tri-service 'Ex Dweep Shakti' amphibious exercise

Exam-focused facts from the 1 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Exercise Dweep Shakti was conducted from 24 to 28 March by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
  • The tri-service exercise executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills.
  • Next-generation equipment and drones were employed during the high-intensity drills.
  • The exercise validated integrated capability for rapid response along coastal and island defence operations.