Bongosagar 23

November 15, 2023

The 4^th edition of the Bilateral Exercise between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy, BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) by the two navies were held at Visakhapatnam.
Ships and aircraft from both navies undertook joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line and maritime exercises to enhance interoperability.
Indian Navy Ships Kuthar, Kiltan and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier participated in the exercise.
The ships undertook communication drills, surface gun-shoots, tactical maneuvers and other exercises.
CORPAT-23 also included the maiden Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief drills held between the two navies.