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13/03/23 09:12 AM IST

MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX)

In News
  • Indian Navy’s indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude.
About MPX
  • The exercises were aimed at enhancing interoperability and streamlining seamanship and communication procedures.
  • This exercise is part of the ongoing efforts between the two navies towards ensuring safe and secure international shipping and trade in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
  • The two countries have been carrying out regular exercises in IOR towards reinforcing maritime association.
Other Maritime Exercises between India & Japan
  • Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX)
  • Malabar Exercise (India – US – Japan - Australia)
Source- PIB

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