A P8 aircraft of Indian Navy arrived at Guam USA on 08 Jan 2024 to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon 24, the fourth edition of the coordinated multi-lateral ASW exercise for Long Range MR ASW aircraft conducted by USNavy. The exercise scheduled from 10 - 22 Jan 2024, would stress on coordinated anti-submarine warfare amongst the participating countries. The complexity and scope of these exercises has increased steadily over past years to include advanced ASW drills. Exercise Sea Dragon 24 will test the capabilities of participating aircraft in tracking simulated and live underwater targets, whilst also sharing mutual expertise. The Exercise would witness representation by an Indian Navy P8I, along with P8A of USA and Australia, P1 from JMSDF and P3C from RoKN. The Exercise aims to achieve high levels of synergy and coordination between friendly navies, which is based on their shared values and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo Pacific.
