3 Indian Navy warships in Jeddah
As part of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to the West Coast of Africa and the Mediterranean Sea, three Indian…
As part of the Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Mediterranean Sea and the West Coast of Africa, four warships of the Indian Navy ~ Mumbai, Trishul, Tarkash and Aditya ~ arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, for a three-day visit since Monday.
They will engage with the Hellenic Navy during their stay in the country. Apart from professional interactions, a number of sports and social engagements are planned, which would go a long way in enhancing cooperation and understanding between the two navies.
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The visiting ships are part of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command and are based in Mumbai. The Task Group is headed by Rear Admiral RB Pandit, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, who is flying his flag on the indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Mumbai.
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The current visit seeks to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly and like-minded countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain and to strengthen the existing bonds between India and Greece.
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