INS Sumedha, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, participated in the maiden India – European Union(EU) Joint Naval Exercise 2023 from October 24 to 26.
The exercise was conducted in two phases, which included a sea phase on October 24 followed by harbour phase from October 25 to 26, at Tema, Ghana, navy officials said here on Saturday.
The sea phase witnessed air and surface exercises such as communication drills, anti-piracy and cross-deck helicopter operations. The harbour phase involved wide-ranging activities comprising cross-deck visits, professional exchanges, knowledge sharing and discussions on contingencies for exchange of best practices among Indian and EU navies.