PASSEX underway between Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy in Eastern Indian Ocean Region

The Passage Exercise (PASSEX) is underway between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region. The exercise involves the participation of HMAS Hobart from the Australian side and Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Karmuk. In addition, an Indian MPA and helicopters from both sides would be participating in the exercise. The exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices from each other, would involve advanced surface and anti-air exercises including weapon firings, seamanship exercises, naval manoeuvres and Cross Deck Flying Operations.