- Multilateral Maritime Exercise ‘La Pérouse’ was conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 April 2021. The Exercise ‘La Pérouse’ was led by French Navy.
Indian Navy:
Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft were participated for the first time in the Exercise.
Participants:
The Indian Navy ships and aircraft exercised at sea with ships and aircraft of French Navy (FN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and United States Navy (USN) during the three day exercise at sea.
Naval Operations:
The ‘La Pérouse’ Exercise witnessed complex and advanced naval operations, which included surface warfare, anti-air warfare and air defence exercises, weapon firing exercises, cross deck flying operations, tactical manoeuvres and seamanship evolutions such as replenishment at sea. The exercise showcased high levels of synergy, coordination and inter-operability between the friendly navies.