New Delhi: The first edition of the India, France and United Arab Emirates (UAE) ‘Maritime Partnership Exercise’ in the Gulf of Oman aims to enhance collaboration in ensuring the safety of mercantile trade and freedom of navigation at high seas in the region.
Guided missile frigate INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the event scheduled over two days, the Ministry of Defence stated here today.
The exercise, which commenced on June 7, 2023, witnessed a wide spectrum of naval operations such as surface warfare, involving tactical firing and drills for missile engagements on surface targets, helicopter cross-deck landing operations, advanced air defence exercises and boarding operations. The exercise also included cross-embarkation of personnel for the exchange of best practices.
The maiden exercise aims to enhance trilateral cooperation between the three navies and pave the way for adopting measures towards addressing traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime environment.
– global bihari bureau
