EXERCISE LA PEROUSE
Overview of INS Mumbai’s Participation
- INS Mumbai, an indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, is participating in the 5th edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE.
- The first edition of La Pérouse joint exercise, initiated by France in 2019.
- The exercise, which began on January 16, will continue till January 24.
- The first edition of La Pérouse joint exercise, initiated by France in 2019.
PARTICIPANTS
- This exercise will include participation from naval personnel, surface assets, and sub-surface assets from various maritime nations, including:
- Royal Australian Navy
- French Navy
- Royal Navy (UK)
- United States Navy
- Indonesian Navy
- Royal Malaysian Navy
- Republic of Singapore Navy
- Royal Canadian Navy
OBJECTIVE OF THE EXERCISE
- The primary goal of LA PEROUSE is to develop Maritime Situational Awareness by improving cooperation in areas such as:
- Maritime surveillance
- Maritime interdiction operations
- Air operations
- The exercise also focuses on training, progressive learning, and information sharing among participating navies.
- It provides an opportunity for these like-minded navies to strengthen planning, coordination, and information exchange, enhancing their tactical interoperability.
TYPES OF EXERCISES
- LA PEROUSE will feature complex and advanced multi-domain exercises, including:
- Surface warfare
- Anti-air warfare
- Air-defense
- Cross-deck landings
- Tactical maneuvers
- Additionally, constabulary missions like VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) operations will be conducted to enhance operational readiness in maritime security tasks.
Significance of Indian Navy’s Participation
- The participation of the Indian Navy in the exercise demonstrates the high levels of synergy, coordination, and interoperability between the Indian Navy and other like-minded navies.
- It also highlights their commitment to a rules-based international order in the maritime domain.
Alignment with India’s Vision of SAGAR
- This exercise aligns with India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on enhancing maritime cooperation and collaboration.
- It emphasizes the importance of ensuring a safer and secure Indo-Pacific region, promoting peace and stability in the region through greater cooperation among navies.
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