The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ from May 14-19, navy officials said here on Sunday.
They also said an Indian Navy Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter is also participating. The Indonesian Navy will be represented by KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda, CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and AS565 Panther Helicopter.
Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both the navies.
The Harbour phase will comprise Cross deck visits, professional Interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, and sports fixtures.
During the Sea Phase, weapon firing, Helicopter Operations, Anti-submarine warfare and air defence exercises and boarding operations are planned.
