NSG, Indian Coast Guard Practise Rapid Hovercraft Deployment in Navi Mumbai Joint Exercise
The National Security Guard (NSG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a joint training exercise at Belapur in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, on November 15, 2026. The drill focused on rapidly mobilising and deploying personnel by hovercraft, testing coordination between the two forces for time-sensitive security operations.
Personnel from both organisations demonstrated coordinated deployment procedures, with the exercise emphasising swift response and cooperation. The use of hovercraft highlighted how specialised maritime mobility platforms can support the movement of personnel and joint responses in coastal environments.
The training brought together India’s specialised counter-terrorism force and the Coast Guard, which is responsible for maritime security and coastal surveillance. Interoperability between the organisations was a central focus, alongside the ability to coordinate during a rapid deployment.
Exercises of this kind help strengthen coordination between security agencies and improve operational readiness, preparing personnel to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.
The exercise closed with the motto, “Together We Train, Together We Respond,” reflecting the two forces’ shared commitment to strengthening India’s security response capabilities.
