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INS Sumedha at Port Alexandria in Egypt to participate in 'Exercise Bright Star-23'
This endeavor offers a golden opportunity for the Indian Navy to enhance and showcase its interoperability with partner nations. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: The Indian Navy's INS Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt, on September 6, to partake in 'Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23.' This multinational Tri-Services military exercise marks a historic occasion, with 34 countries participating, making it the largest joint military exercise ever held in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The exercise, Ex Bright Star 23, is meticulously planned in two phases. The Harbour Phase involves an array of activities, including cross-deck visits, professional exchanges, sports events, and strategic interactions aimed at planning and executing the Sea Phase, read the Ministry of Defence press release.
The Sea Phase is set to encompass complex and high-intensity exercises, featuring cross-deck flying, anti-surface, anti-air exercises, and live weapon firing drills.
This endeavor offers a golden opportunity for the Indian Navy to enhance and showcase its interoperability with partner nations while benefiting from the best practices in maritime security operations, read the press release.
The maiden entry of the Indian Navy into Exercise Bright Star makes this participation noteworthy. Additionally, it will witness the involvement of naval ships from several Friendly Foreign Navies.
The exercise, spanning two intense weeks, focuses on reaffirming the ability of the participating navies to operate harmoniously as an integrated force, read the release. (Agencies)