Maritime Partnership Exercise

About Maritime Partnership Exercise: 

• It was conducted between Russia and India on the occasion of the 328th Russian Navy Day.
• Participating Naval ships: It involved INS Tabar naval ship from India and Soobrazitelny from Russia.
• It marks a significant milestone in the maritime cooperation between India and Russia, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to maintain peace, stability and security in the region. 
• The MPX involved a series of complex naval manoeuvers, including communication drills, Search & Rescue tactics and Replenishment at Sea serials. Ships from both navies demonstrated high levels of professionalism and interoperability.
• The Indian Navy remains committed to fostering partnerships with navies across the world.
• Significance: The MPX with the Russian Navy reinforces the strong bilateral naval ties, further strengthening our resolve and commitment towards ensuring enhanced cooperation in the maritime domain.

Key facts about INS Tabar

• It is a stealth frigate built for the Indian Navy in Russia.
• It is the third of the Talwar-class frigates of the Indian Navy. 
• The frigate was commissioned on 19 April 2004 in Kaliningrad, Russia.
• It has the ability to handle air/surface/sub-surface missions or defending herself, operating either independently on maritime missions or supporting a larger naval task force.
• It is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command.

Q1: What are Talwar-class frigates?

The Talwar-class guided missile frigates are modified Krivak III-class frigates built by Russia. These ships use stealth technologies and a special hull design to ensure a reduced radar cross-section.

Source: INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR CONDUCTS MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH RUSSIAN NAVAL SHIP SOOBRAZITELNY