Current Affairs - Defence

Maldives hosted the 'Dosti-16' trilateral exercise, showcasing collaboration and interoperability among the coast guards of India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka to address shared maritime security concerns. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational capability, and develop interoperability among the participating nations' Coast Guard personnel.

Mumbai is transforming India's first tri-service common defence station, aimed at achieving jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force by consolidating their facilities and resources under unified leadership.

The Indian Air Force is demonstrating its capability to carry out high-octane operations during the 'Gagan Shakti-2024' exercise, emphasizing its readiness and prowess in executing intense and dynamic military operations.

The India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise concluded in Mozambique, specifically at Nacala. The closing ceremony was held onboard INS Tir and INS Sujata, and it included representatives from all three navies. This exercise focused on various training aspects such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Damage Control, Firefighting Drills, communication procedures, and medical lectures including CPR demonstration and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC). This was the second edition of the exercise, emphasizing the importance of maritime cooperation and security among the participating countries.

The METOC seminar 'Meghayan-24' was organized by SNOM and INMAC at the Southern Naval Command, focusing on climate change and scientific techniques used in METOC forecasts and decision-making at national levels.