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Komal gupta

25/01/22 08:40 AM IST

Source: PIB

Pashchim Lehar

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A joint military exercise named Pashchim Lehar was conducted by the Indian Navy off the west coast and has been concluded. 

About the Exercise:

  • The exercise was carried out with an objective to validate the operational plans of the Western Naval Command accompanied by the increase in inter-service synergy among the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Coast Guard. 
  • It was supported by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief of the Western Naval Command.
  • This intra-theatre exercise included the mobilisation and participation of over 40 ships and submarines of the Indian Navy. 
  • The Indian Air Force deployed SU 30 MKI & Jaguar maritime strike aircraft, Flight Refuelling Aircraft.
  • The maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8I, Dorniers, IL 38 SD, unmanned aerial systems and MiG 29K (Russian all-weather carrier-based multirole fighter aircraft) strike aircraft were also deployed. 

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