The first edition of India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commences in Gulf of Oman

The first edition of India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced yesterday in the Gulf of Oman. Defence Ministry said, INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise. 

The exercise will witness 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 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. The exercise will also enhance collaboration in ensuring safety of mercantile trade and freedom of navigation at high seas in the region.