The U.K. Carrier Strike Group forms up with the Indian Navy, HMS Prince of Wales (left) and INS Vikrant (front) are joined by other ships of the task group, JS Akebono and Indian naval ships, Oct. 3, 2025. U.K. Ministry of Defense photo
The U.K. Carrier Strike Group and the Indian Navy Vikrant Carrier Strike Group are conducting a joint exercise for the first time, operating together in the Western Indian Ocean, US Naval Institute News reports.