INS Tabar conducts military exercise with Italian Navy

WHY IN NEWS?

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar recently participated in military exercises with frontline frigate of Italian Navy.

About:

• INS Tabar joined Italian Navy and entered Port of Naples on July 3 as part of ongoing deployment in Mediterranean.
• Commanding officer Captain Mahesh Mangipudi called on senior officers of Prefect of Naples Authority, regional Italian navy headquarters and coast guard headquarters during the stay.
• While returning, Tabar also undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with ITS Antonio Marceglia in Tyrrhenian Sea on July 4 & 5.
• This exercise covered several naval operations such as air defence procedures, communication drills, replenishment at sea, and cross deck helo operations by day and night.
• Exercise was mutually beneficial for enhancing interoperability and consolidating combined operations against maritime threats.