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Russia & China Hold Joint Naval Drills In Japanese Sea
Moscow and Beijing have cultivated closer military and diplomatic ties even when their relation with the west have soured. The combined forces are practising "shooting targets" designed to imitate enemy surface ships, and held air defence drills near Japan Shores. "The task of the patrols demonstrating Russian and Chinese flags was to show peace and stability between the two countries", said Russia's Defence Minister in a statement.
Tags: China, Russia, Naval Exercise, Japan, Japanese Ship
Courtesy: Reuters
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India, Vietnam Undertake Maritime Exercise In South China Sea
The Indian Navy on August 18 escorted a naval exercise with its ally Vietnam to enhance Maritime cooperation in the South China Sea and strengthen defense relations between the two nations. While the Indian Navy "deployed its guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay and corvette INS Kora", the Vietnamese Navy positioned Freight VPNS Ly Thai. Reportedly, both countries expressed dissatisfaction over China's military expansion in the South-China… read-more
Tags: India-Vietnam relations, ASEAN, maritime security, Naval Exercise, South China Sea
Courtesy: News 18
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India, Saudi Arabia Set To Carry Out First-Ever Naval Exercise
India and Saudi Arabia mark their first-ever naval exercise together as part of the growing defense cooperation. Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi arrived in Saudi Arabia on August 9 for the "Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021" exercise. The warship carried out an exercise with the UAE Navy, Zayad talwar before reaching Saudi Arabia. Indian and Saudi fleet commanders held a meeting ahead of the exercise on August 10.
Tags: INS Kochi, Naval Exercise, Saudi Arabia, Warships
Courtesy: The Times of India
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INS Talwar Set Sail To Participate In Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
INS Talwar is participating in 'Cutlass Express 2021', a naval exercise along the East Coast of Africa from July 26 to August 6. According to the Defence Ministry, this exercise will improve integrated maritime law enforcement capacity, encourage national and regional security. Besides, countries like the US, UK, and India as well as 12 other Eastern African nations are a part of the 2021 edition of naval exercises.
Tags: Indian Navy, Africa, Naval Exercise, Defence Ministry
Courtesy: ANI
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Russia, India Begin Naval Operation "INDRA" at Bay of Bengal on Sept 4
India and Russia began the biannual naval exercise "INDRA" on September 4 at the Bay of Bengal. The two-day operation will include training on tackling the emerging challenges related to the sea, aerial gunfire and location tracking. While Russian side will partake with naval ships - Admiral Vinogradov, Admiral Tributs and tanker Boris Butoma, India will show its naval muscles with destroyer Ranvijay, Sahyadri frigate, Kiltan corvette, and… read-more
Tags: India, Russia, Naval Exercise, Bay of Bengal
Courtesy: United News of India
