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India, Thailand, Singapore hold first maritime exercise

The Indian navy on September 16 began a trilateral exercise with counterparts from Thailand and Singapore at Port Blair on Adaman and Nicobar islands, according to the Indian news agency ANI.
India, Thailand, Singapore hold first maritime exercise ảnh 1Officials from India, Thailand, Singapore discuss exercise (Source: straitstimes.com)
New Delhi (VNA) –The Indiannavy on September 16 began a trilateral exercise with counterparts fromThailand and Singapore at Port Blair on Adaman and Nicobar islands, accordingto the Indian news agency ANI.

A Defence Ministry press release said thefive-day exercise will bolster trust among the three navies in terms of interoperabilityand mutual understanding, strengthening maritime relationship among threecountries and regional security.

Participating in the drill are Singapore’sdestroyer carrying guided missile Tenility, Thailand’s destroyer Kraburi,India’s guided missile destroyer Ranvir, missile corvette Kora, offshore patrolvessel Sukanya and P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

From September 18-20, surfaceand air operations involving gunnery, force protection measures and communicationdrills will be conducted./.
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