Paschim Lehar: Tri-service maritime exercise held off western coast
Tri-service maritime exercise ‘Paschim Lehar’ was held off India’s western coast with an aim to build interoperability between Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.
This exercise includes participation of large number of ships, submarines and aircraft from Western Naval Command of Indian Navy and units from Eastern Naval Command, Indian Army, Air Force and Coast Guard.
Key Facts
Over 40 ships and submarines and similar number of maritime surveillance, fighter aircraft, helicopters and Remotely Piloted Aircraft of Indian Navy and IAF are participating in the exercise. It will test operational tasking and amphibious capabilities of armed forces, along with elements of Army Amphibious Brigade.
The exercise also includes number of weapon firings, including missile, gun and torpedo firings during initial phase. The second phase of the exercise is structured to validate and refine the operational plans of Western Naval Command.
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Coast guard • Defence • Indian Air Force • Indian Army • Indian Navy • Maritime Exercises • Natioanal • Paschim Lehar
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