Source : Asian News International (ANI)
First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill
New Delhi: The first edition of the trilateral maritime exercise between India, France and UAE is set to witness a wide range of naval operations such as surface warfare, involving tactical firing and drills, and advanced air defence exercises.
Cross embarkation of personnel for imbibing best practices was also undertaken. The exercise achieved its desired aim of enhancing #synergy among the three navies.#NavalCooperation#Interoperability @IN_WesternFleet @IndiaembFrance @IndembAbuDhabi @IndiannavyMedia pic.twitter.com/H8wlC5HbM6
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 9, 2023
The first edition of the India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on June 7 in the Gulf of Oman, said Indian Navy in a Statement.
“INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the two-day exercise,” Indian Navy Statement.
The two-day trilateral exercise will include a wide range of naval operations, including surface warfare, which will consist of tactical firing and drills for missile engagements on surface targets, helicopter cross-deck landing operations, advanced air defence exercises, and boarding operations.
“The exercise would also include cross-embarkation of personnel for exchange of best practices,” the Indian Navy said. First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill IgMp
