Indian Navy participates in maritime partnership exercise with UK Littoral Response Group

Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in the maritime partnership exercise with RFA Argus of the Royal Navy and RFA Lyme Bay, part of the UK Littoral Response Group South, the Indian Navy said.

The exercise held on Thursday aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries.

Highlights of the exercise include tactical manoeuvres, boarding operations, surface engagements against simulated asymmetric threats, cross-deck visits and cross-deck helicopter operations.

“Tactical manoeuvres, boarding ops, surface engagements against simulated asymmetric threats, cross deck visits and cross deck helo ops were conducted. The exercise provided an opportunity to both navies to exchange best practices and benefit from each other’s experience and expertise,” the Indian Navy wrote in a post on X.

#Indian NavyIndia's indigenous stealth frigate #INSAhyadri Participated in maritime partnership exercise with
UK Littoral Response Group South (LRGS) #Royal Navy ships @RFAArgus , @RFALymeBay,

Tactical maneuvers, boarding ops, surface engagements against decoys… pic.twitter.com/O9DJHyaW6R

– SpokespersonNavy (@IndianNavy) 25 April 2024

The exercise provided an opportunity to both the navies to exchange best practices, benefit from each other's experience and expertise and enhance their capabilities in maritime operations.

The exercise demonstrates the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and promoting regional stability.

It also highlights the growing bilateral defense cooperation between India and the UK.