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Thursday, April 02, 2009

India, Singapore naval exercises build on synergies

Formidable class frigateNaval warships from India and Singapore prepared to end week-long exercises Thursday in the Andaman Sea aimed at ensuring maritime and coastal security and combating piracy on the high seas.

Four naval ships, including two destroyers from the Indian Navy, and a fleet of vessels of the Singapore navy took part in the annual exercises that involve anti-submarine, anti-air and anti-surface manoeuvres in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes.

The exercises have gained in significance as the safety of commercial shipping routes in the region and port security have become top priorities for both India and Singapore.

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1 comment:

  1. Pete8/4/09 11:12

    Shows how high quality and well thought out Singapore's frigate buy is.

    Also India is on a sought of "dry" power projection tour.

    Pete

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