The Indian Navy conducted a high-intensity naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) lasted for three months
The exercise began in January and concluded in early March
70 warships, 10 submarines, and over 80 aircraft took part in TROPEX
TROPEX was held from the Strait of Hormuz in the West to the Sunda and Lombok Straits in the East
Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard too took part in the exercise
The Navy said it conducted the exercise to assess operational preparedness, material readiness for combat
According to the Navy, the exercise helped it to remain a combat- and future-ready force