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INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participate in Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise
INS Trikand
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INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participate in Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise

| @indiablooms | 20 Oct 2024, 02:46 pm

INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from Oct 13 to Oct 18.

The exercise was conducted in two phases: with harbour phase from 13 to 15 October 24, followed by the sea phase.

As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences. In addition, sports fixtures and social engagements were also held.

During the sea phase of the exercise conducted from 16 to 18 Oct 24, both ships carried out various evolutions, including gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).

The integral helicopter operated from INS Trikand and undertook cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb. Additionally, the Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data with the participating ships.

To further enhance interoperability, Indian Navy Sea Riders embarked on RNOV Al Seeb for a day, read a statement issued by the Indian government.

The exercise helped strengthen interoperability and enhanced understanding of each other’s best practices.

The exercise was a resounding success, achieving its aims of enhancing interoperability, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening cohesion between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

This exercise further reaffirms India's commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth with like-minded nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

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