Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman.

About Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr:

  • It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman.
  • It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries. 
    • Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which has been conducting bilateral exercises with India jointly.
  • The exercise was conducted in two phases: with the harbour phase followed by the sea phase.
  • As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences. In addition, sports fixtures and social engagements were also held.
  • During the sea phase of the exercise both ships carried out various evolutions, including gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
  • The integral helicopter operated from INS Trikand and undertook cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb.
  • Additionally, the Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data with the participating ships.
  • Significance: The exercise helped strengthen interoperability and enhanced understanding of each other’s best practices.

Q1: What is INS Trikand?

INS Trikand is a frontline frigate equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors. The ship is a part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, based in Mumbai. It belongs to the Talwar class of guided missile frigates.

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