Indian Navy engages in maritime partnership exercise with UK's Littoral response group
- In Reports
- 05:07 PM, Apr 27, 2024
- Myind Staff
The Indian Navy announced that INS Sahyadri, its indigenous stealth frigate, actively engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise alongside the Royal Navy's RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay. This exercise formed part of the UK Littoral Response Group South's operations, strengthening naval cooperation between the two nations.
The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations, taking place to achieve these objectives.
Highlights of the exercise included tactical manoeuvres, boarding operations, surface engagement against simulated asymmetric threats, cross-deck visits, and cross-deck helicopter operations.
"The Indian Navy wrote in a post on X that they conducted tactical manoeuvres, boarding operations, surface engagement against simulated asymmetric threats, cross-deck visits, and cross-deck helicopter operations. The exercises provided an opportunity for both navies to exchange best practices and benefit from each other’s experience and expertise," as reported.
The exercise allowed both navies to exchange best practices, benefit from each other’s experience and expertise, and enhance their capabilities in maritime operations.
This exercise demonstrates the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and promoting regional stability. It also highlights the growing bilateral defense cooperation between India and the UK.
The participation of INS Sahyadri in the Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Royal Navy's RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay signifies a significant step towards enhancing interoperability and strengthening maritime cooperation between India and the UK.
Through tactical manoeuvres, boarding operations, and other exercises, both navies had the opportunity to exchange best practices and leverage each other’s expertise, ultimately bolstering their capabilities in maritime operations.
This demonstration of commitment not only underscores the Indian Navy's proactive approach to regional stability but also highlights the deepening bilateral defense cooperation between India and the UK, reflecting a shared commitment to maritime security in the region.
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