IN participated in Naval Exercise with the EU Naval Force

Current Context: The Indian Navy participated in a joint naval exercise with the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) which was held in the Gulf of Eden.

• The Indian side was represented by the Indian Naval Ship Trikand.
• The European side was represented by 5 warships namely, Italian Navy Ship ITS Carabiner, Spanish Navy Ship ESPS Navarra and two French Navy Ships FS Surcouf and FS Tonnerre.
• The moto of the joint naval exercise was to enhance war-fighting skills in order to have peace, security in the maritime sector.
• The navies participated in exercise through high-tempo naval operations at sea, including anti-submarine exercise, advanced air defence, tactical manoeuvres, cross deck helicopter operations underway replenishment, boarding operations, man overboard drills, search and rescue and other maritime security operations.
• Static Part: 
• Chief of Indian Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
• HQ of EUNAVFOR: Rota, Spain