Mega naval exercise
Mega naval exercise ‘La Perouse’ in Indian Ocean
India and three other Quad nations joined France in a three-day naval wargame — ‘La Perouse’ — in the eastern Indian Ocean from April 5 to 7
Indian naval ships Satpura and Kiltan, along with P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft, participated in the French Navy-led exercise
Besides Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and United States Navy (USN) also participated in the drill
The exercise witnessed complex and advanced naval operations including surface warfare, anti-air warfare and air defence exercises
It featured weapon firing exercises, cross deck flying operations and tactical manoeuvres among others
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