INS Tabar completes maritime partnership exercise with French navy

The Indian Navy's INS Tabar undertook a maritime partnership exercise with the French navy. The naval exercise took place in the Bay of Biscay on 15 and 16 July.

New Delhi: The Indian Navy's INS Tabar undertook a maritime partnership exercise with FNS Aquitaine, a French naval Frigate in the Bay of Biscay on 15 and 16 July. A twin-engine helicopter (NH 90) from FNS Aquitaine and four Rafale fighter aircraft from French Navy also participated in the exercise.

A twin-engine helicopter (NH 90) from FNS Aquitaine also participated in the exercise

A wide range of operations including Anti-Submarine, Surface Manoeuvers, Replenishment at Sea approach, Firing on target, Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS), Steam Past, Air Defence, Air Picture Compilation, Vertical Replenishment and crossdeck operations were exercised by the ships.

INS Tabar undertook a maritime partnership exercise with the French navy

The exercise was mutually beneficial in enhancing interoperability and consolidating combined operations against maritime threats.