Glimpses From Maiden Maritime Exercise Conducted By India, France, UAE In Gulf Of Oman

Surface warfare, involving tactical firing and drills, and advanced air defence exercises were carried out by the navies of India, France and the United Arab Emirates during the two-day wargame. (Source: ANI)

Navy personnel from all three countries attended the exercise aimed at enhancing trilateral cooperation. (Source: PTI)

Indian Naval ship INS Tarkash, French ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and the UAE Navy's maritime patrol aircraft participated in the exercise. (Source:ANI)

Close quarter manoeuvres, advanced air defence exercise with Rafale and UAE Dash-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), helicopter cross landing operations, drills for replenishment at sea were undertaken by the navies. (Source: ANI)

An Indian official said the exercise was aimed at enhancing trilateral cooperation between the three navies in order to pave the way for adopting measures towards addressing traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime environment. (Source:ANI)

The training also saw cross embarkation of personnel that facilitated the exchange of best practices. (Source: ANI)