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09/07/22 06:59 AM IST

INS TARKASH

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  • Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash, visited Djibouti as part of her long range overseas deployment followed by Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sudan Navy. 
INS Tarkash 
  • INS Tarkash is a state-of-the-art platform and has a weapon-sensor fit that enables her address threats in all dimensions.
  • The ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and functions under the operational command of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
  • INS Tarkash also conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sudan Navy ships Almazz (PC 411) and Nimer (PC 413) in the Red Sea near the Sudan Naval Base on 07 July 2022.
  • The exercise included manoeuvres, flying operations for vertical replenishment, visit and board operations, and communication procedures.
  • It provided opportunity for exchange of professional experiences and strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries. 
Source- PIB 

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