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The Indian Navy participated in the maiden first edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT).
Key Takeaway
- It is a joint maritime exercise among the Indian, Mozambique and Tanzanian navies.
- It commenced at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, on 27 Oct 22.
- Indian Navy is represented by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and MARCOS (Special Forces).
IMT TRILAT
- About
- It is a joint maritime exercise among the Indian, Mozambique and Tanzanian navies that commenced at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Objectives
- Capability development to address common threats through training and sharing of best practices.
- Enhancing interoperability
- Strengthening maritime cooperation.
- PhasesÂ
- The exercise is scheduled over three days and includes harbour and sea phases.
- As part of the harbour phase, capability-building activities such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure; small arms training; joint diving operations; damage control and fire fighting exercises; and cross-deck visits are scheduled.
- The sea phase includes boat operations, fleet manoeuvres, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations, helicopter operations, small arms firing, formation anchoring and Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) patrols.
- Significance
- These exercises reflect India’s and the Indian Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and cooperation with maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and promoting SAGAR, Safety and Growth for All in the Region.
Content Source: PIB