India, France, UAE Begin Joint Maritime Exercise in Gulf of Oman – The navies of India, France and the United Arab Emirates participated in a two-day mega wargame in the Gulf of Oman reflecting their growing cooperation to deal with challenges in the maritime sphere. It was the 1st edition of the wargame involving the navies of the three countries.
- Indian Naval ship INS Tarkash, French ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and the UAE Navy’s maritime patrol aircraft joined the exercise.
- The exercise aims to involve tactical firing and drills for missile engagements on surface targets, helicopter cross-deck landing operations, advanced air defence exercises and boarding operations.
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