India launches 5th Sea Vigil coastal defence exercise

The fifth edition of Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' began on November 11, running till November 19, coordinated by the Indian Navy. It spans India's entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone, involving coastal states, UTs, and agencies including the Coast Guard, Customs, and Coastal Security Police, in two phases — CDSRE and a Sea Phase.