Maritime Partnership Exercise
As on 31 October 2022, Indian Navy has engaged in 47 Maritime Partnership Exercises with navies of 28 countries - Algeria, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo and USA.
[1] The activities and drills during the exercise are designed to provide a comprehensive training experience for naval personnel, covering a broad spectrum of skills and competencies.
The inclusion of multiple tough maritime situations ensures that participants are exposed to a variety of challenges, enabling them to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic and engaging environment.
The tactical manoeuvres, helicopter landings, and amphibious operations incorporated in the training exercises demonstrated the significant level of interoperability between the two navies.
This exercise is a testament to the strong partnership and cooperation between India and Bahrain in the maritime domain, and serves to enhance the interoperability and readiness of both navies.
Subsequently, collaborative aerial maneuvers were conducted, wherein the Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft was involved in numerous simulated missile confrontations and air defense exercises.
Additionally, the two nations have entered into 15 agreements, including one aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, and have expressed their support for the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region, which is of strategic importance.
The two navies participate in a diverse array of professional engagements, including joint yoga sessions, sports competitions, and cross-deck visits, with the objective of enhancing mutual cooperation and understanding.
The drill encompassed a diverse array of naval maneuvers, comprising air defense protocols, replenishment procedures while at sea, communication exercises, and cross-deck helicopter operations conducted both during daylight hours and at night.
[17] The exercise proved to be advantageous for navies of both countries involved, as it contributed to the improvement of interoperability and the strengthening of joint efforts aimed at countering potential dangers in the maritime domain.
With the objective of reinforcing their mutual dedication to regional and global security concerns, the exercise featured cross-deck landings executed by integral helicopters, tactical maneuvers, and a customary steampast by the vessels of both navies.
The Indian and Kenyan naval crews engaged in a series of exercises, including firefighting and damage control, boarding maneuvers, and simulations of asymmetric threats.
[25] India and Malaysia enjoy a strong and enduring relationship, underpinned by robust people-to-people ties, a shared history, and well-established trade links.
[30] India and United Arab Emirates aims to enhance the collaboration between the two Navies to effectively address shared challenges such as piracy, smuggling, and human trafficking, while also strengthening maritime security and conducting joint operations for Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief.
The objective was to augment the interoperability and synergy of the two naval forces through mutual training on tactics, techniques, and procedures, while concurrently fostering stronger professional relationships.
