Maritime partnership exercise(MPX)

Current Context : Maritime partnership exercise (MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg.

• Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar visit to participate in 328th Russian Navy Day Parade celebrations.
• Aims : to enhance naval cooperation, improve maritime security, and build interoperability between the navies of both nations.
• The MPX involved a series of complex naval manoeuvers, including communication drills, Search & Rescue tactics and Replenishment at Sea serials.