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Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)

  • 13 Mar 2023

On 10th and 11th March 2023, INS Sahyadri, a guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, participated in a two-day Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with two warships from the French Navy in the Arabian Sea.

The aims of the exercise are:

  • Strengthening cooperation and interoperability between the Indian and French navies through joint training and operations.
  • Enhancing the tactical proficiency of both navies through a range of drills and exercises at sea.
  • Demonstrating the advanced capabilities of the Indian and French warships in detecting and neutralizing air, surface, and sub-surface threats.
  • Reinforcing the strategic partnership between them and promoting regional stability and security in the Arabian Sea.

INS Sahyadri is a guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy that is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors. This makes it capable of detecting and neutralizing air, surface, and sub-surface threats, enhancing India's naval capabilities.