WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND CONDUCTS JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE: PASCHIM LEHAR (XPL-2022)

27 Jan,22 9:30 am
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Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022): A joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast in the Arabian Sea was concluded on 25 January 2022.

Key Highlights:

  • The exercise was conducted under the aegis of FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command.
  • The intra-theatre exercise included mobilisation and participation of over 40 ships and submarines of the Indian Navy.
  • The exercise was conducted over duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army and Coast Guard.

About the exercise:

  • The intra-theatre exercise included participation of over 40 ships and submarines.
  • IAF's SU 30 MKI and Jaguar maritime strike aircraft were deployed along with flight refuelling aircraft and airborne warning and controlling systems.
  • Indian Navy’s maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8i, Dorniers, IL 38 SD, unmanned aerial systems and MiG 29K strike aircraft were also part of the aerial assets deployed.
  • Various elements of the Indian Army, including air defence batteries were also mobilised for the exercise.
  • The Coast Guard also participated in exercise.

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