On June 1 to 3, the European Union (EU) and India will carry out a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, Apa Reports citing the EU.
The joint exercise will focus on advanced counter-piracy, interoperability, tactical maneuvers and improved communication protocols, reflecting increasing maritime security cooperation between the two parties. The respective maritime operations centers (MOC) will control the exercise.
The exercise will involve ships of the Indian Navy and two frigates of the naval force operation of the European Union (Eunavfor) Atalanta, of the Italian ship Antonio Marceglia and the Spanish ship Reina Sofia, as well as their respective air assets.
The EU and India increase cooperation on maritime security.
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