Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
Source: Indian Express
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Overview
- News in Brief
- Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
- Need for Exercise
Why in the News?
Passage Exercise (PASSEX) was conducted in the North Arabian Sea by the Indian Navy and the UK Royal Navy.
News in Brief
- Adding to the initiatives aimed at bolstering India-UK defence ties, the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar, a submarine, and P8I aircraft participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea.
- The Indian Navy on Tuesday said the exercise involved the UK Carrier Strike Group, comprising HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Richmond.
- The multi-faceted naval exercise was conducted on 9 and 10 June 2025, and involved “unified control of integral helicopters, tactical manoeuvres, coordinated anti-submarine operations and professional exchange of officers.
About Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
- Multi-faceted naval exercise showcasing a shared commitment to maritime security and robust bilateral ties.
- It involved unified control of integral helicopters, tactical manoeuvres, coordinated anti-submarine operations and professional exchange of officers.
- Participating Nations
- India – INS Tabar (stealth frigate) and P-8I long-range maritime aircraft.
- United Kingdom – HMS Prince of Wales (aircraft carrier) and HMS Richmond (frigate) of the UK Carrier Strike Group.
Objectives and Importance
- Enhance collaboration between the Indian and Royal Navies to improve interoperability.
- Strengthen coordination in anti-submarine warfare and conduct joint maritime operations.
- Share expertise and best practices to reaffirm commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Importance
- India-United Kingdom bilateral partnership was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2021, with a 10-year (2030) Roadmap.
- The 2030 Roadmap includes commitments to deepen cooperation on health, climate, trade, education, science and technology, and defence.
Need for Exercise
- Decided based on the nature and requirements 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.
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