Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indian Navy Conducts Joint Exercises in the Indian Ocean
Imagine the Indian Navy is having a playdate with the French and Mauritian navies in the ocean!
They're doing fun stuff like sailing together, practicing communication, and even playing games.
They visited each other's ships and shared tips on how to keep their ships in good shape.
They also did some community work and had some fun sports matches and yoga.
These exercises help them become better friends and make the ocean a safer place for everyone.
They all worked together and learned from each other.
Indian Navy conducted joint exercises with French and Mauritian forces in the Indian Ocean.
INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, and INS Shardul participated in the exercises.
Exercises included PASSEX, diving operations, and drills.
The exercises occurred in La Réunion and Port Louis, Mauritius.
Activities included cultural exchanges and community outreach.
- Who
- Indian, French, and Mauritian Navies
- What
- Joint naval exercises and engagements
- When
- Not explicitly stated, ongoing
- Where
- Indian Ocean, La Réunion, and Mauritius
- Why
- To reinforce maritime cooperation and regional security
- Participants
- Indian, French, and Mauritian Navies
- Locations
- La Réunion and Port Louis, Mauritius
- Indian Navy Ships
- INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, INS Shardul
- French Navy Ship
- FS Le Malin
- Mauritius Coast Guard Ship
- MCGS Valiant
- Activities
- PASSEX, diving operations, drills, community outreach