Al Mohed Al Hindi 23
Source : PIB
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What is discussed under Al Mohed Al Hindi 23?
- What are the outcomes?
- Need for Exercise
Why in News ?
The sea phase of second edition of bilateral exercise ‘Al Mohed Al Hindi 23’, between Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) was held from 23 – 25 May 23 off Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Key Facts
- INS Tarkash, INS Subhadra and Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft (MPA) participated in the exercise from the Indian side.
What is Al Mohed Al Hindi 23?
- Exercise held between Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF).
Source : PIB - The first edition took place in August 2021.
- The decisoin of bilateral excercise was taken during Riyad Summit 2019.
What are the outcomes?
- The RSNF was represented by HMS Badr and Abdul Aziz, MH 60R helo and UAV.
- The three-day exercise at sea witnessed a wide spectrum of maritime operations.
- The exercise culminated with debrief at sea followed by traditional steam past.
- The successful conduct of exercise showcased
- High degree of professionalism
- Interoperability
- Exchanges of best practices between the two navies.
- Tactical Manoveours
- Search and rescue operations
- The bilateral exercise met all its objectives and both sides intend to graduate to more advanced level of exercises in the next edition.
Need for Exercise
- Decided based on the nature and requirement of specific exercise.
- Expenditure incurred also varies
- Helps in constructive engagements in operational terms and enhances the skills of our armed forces.
- This is a continuous process relevant steps are taken from time to time to engage friendly countries and to enhance the scope of exercises based on the principle of mutual benefit and our own strategic requirements.
Also Read : List of Military Exercise by India with Other Countries
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