The indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the 4rth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE.
Key Highlights
- This edition is witnessing the participation of personnel/ surface and sub-surface assets from various maritime partners including Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Royal Navy, United States Navy, Indonesian Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy and Royal Canadian Navy.
- The first phase of the La Perouse exercise, with a focus on the straits of Malacca and Sunda, got underway on January 16 and will continue till January 20, while the second phase will be held from January 21 to 24 in the Lombok strait.
- The exercise aims to develop common Maritime Situational Awareness by enhancing the cooperation in the field of maritime surveillance, maritime interdiction operations and air operations along with the conduct of progressive training and information sharing.
- The exercise provides an opportunity for like-minded navies to develop closer links in planning, coordination and information sharing for enhanced tactical interoperability.
- This visit is in consonance with India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) to enhance maritime cooperation and collaboration for safer and secure Indo-Pacific Region.
