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(THE GIST OF PIB) Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

(OCTOBER-2024)

Recently, INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr held in Goa.

It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman.
It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries.
Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which has been in conducting bilateral exercises with India jointly.
The exercise was conducted in two phases: with the harbour phase followed by the sea phase.
As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences. In addition, sports fixtures and social engagements were also held.
During the sea phase of the exercise both ships carried out various evolutions, including gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
The integral helicopter operated from INS Trikand and undertook cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb.
Additionally, the Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data with the participating ships.
Significance: The exercise helped strengthen interoperability and enhanced understanding of each other’s best practices.