The TROPEX (Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise) is a major operational level exercise conducted by the Indian Navy to test its operational preparedness and combat readiness in a multi-threat environment. The exercise is conducted across the expanse of the Indian Ocean Region over a period of four months, with the participation of approximately 70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines, and over 75 aircraft.

The TROPEX exercise is conducted periodically to validate the Indian Navy's warfighting concepts, operational doctrines, and capabilities. The exercise also provides an opportunity for the Indian Navy to test its interoperability with other services, such as the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the Coast Guard.

The most recent TROPEX exercise, TROPEX 2023, culminated in the Arabian Sea in March 2023. The exercise was conducted by the Indian Navy, and the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, spent a day at sea onboard the newly commissioned Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant on March 6, 2023. He reviewed the Indian Navy's operational preparedness, where the Navy demonstrated operational manoeuvers and various facets of combat operations.

The TROPEX exercise is an important initiative by the Indian Navy to maintain its combat readiness and interoperability with other services. The exercise allows the Indian Navy to test its capabilities in a simulated combat scenario, which helps in identifying gaps and weaknesses in the system. The TROPEX exercise also allows the Indian Navy to evaluate the effectiveness of its training programs and operational doctrines.

In conclusion, the TROPEX operational level exercise is conducted by the Indian Navy periodically to test its operational preparedness and combat readiness in a multi-threat environment. The exercise is conducted across the Indian Ocean Region over a period of four months and involves the participation of approximately 70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines, and over 75 aircraft. The most recent TROPEX exercise, TROPEX 2023, culminated in the Arabian Sea and provided an opportunity for the Indian Navy to test its interoperability with other services and evaluate its training programs and operational doctrines.

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