Maritime Partnership Exercise: Royal Netherlands Navy Engages with Indian Navy 

Date:

MaddyNew Delhi: In a move to strengthen defence ties between the two countries, Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement  April 29.

The exercise encompassed tactical manoeuvres, helicopter operations, and Replenishment at Sea approaches, facilitating the exchange of expertise and experiences between the two navies.

ads

The exercise was conducted as Rear Adm Harold Liebregs, Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy recently embarked on an official visit to Mumbai from April 23 to 28, coinciding with the arrival of the HNLMS Tromp, a De Zeven Provincien class Frigate, Ministry of Defence said.

“The Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp, upon departure from Mumbai, participated in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul, which included tactical manoeuvres, helicopter ops and Replenishment at Sea approaches. The exercises provided an opportunity for both navies to exchange best practices and benefit from each other’s experience and expertise,” the Ministry said.

During his stay, Liebregs engaged in discussions with Vice Adm S.J. Singh, FOC-in-C Western Naval Command, focusing on operational and technical matters of mutual interest.

The visiting Netherlands delegation was given an operational overview of the Command and a visit onboard the latest guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. The visit also included professional and social interactions and sharing of best practices between personnel of the two Navies.

big bang

More like this

Brazil’s Embraer Targets India’s $40 Billion Aviation Market with Local Push

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace behemoth, appears to be making...

US Space Force Picks Five Firms to Develop Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Capability

Washington: The US Space Force has chosen five companies...

Leonardo Acquires Italian Firm Iveco Defence in a $1.94 Billion Deal

New Delhi: Italian defence giant Leonardo has acquired land...

India Has Not Been A Great Global Actor: US Treasury Secretary

New Delhi: The current tensions between the United States...

India Not Interested in US F-35 Jets, Government Committed to Self-Reliance in Defence

New Delhi: The Modi government's decisive rejection of US...

Peru Selects Elbit Systems’ PULS System, US $60 Million Deal to be Signed Soon

Tel Aviv: Advanced artillery systems are gaining big popularity...

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan Assumes Charge as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed...
Indian Navy Special EditionLatest Issue