Indian navy conducts major exercise in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy has been conducting one of biggest exercises to improve its operational strategy and honed its combat skills, which saw both the western and eastern fleets come together for intensive manoeuvres, in the Arabian Sea over the last 30 days, Indian media reported on Sunday.

Over 50 warships, including the new stealth frigates and nuclear-powered submarine INS Chakra, as well as 75 fighter jets, patrol aircraft and helicopters took part in the exercise called "Tropex" (theatre-level readiness and operational exercise), which stretched across the entire western seaboard, reports said.

"All possible scenarios, from full-fledged combat operations to anti-piracy drills, were practiced during the exercise. It also included an amphibious component involving over 2,000 Army troops, tanks, amphibious vehicles and associated equipment," said an Indian official.

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