INS Trikand participates in combined IMX and CE exercise

Category : Defense Published on: March 08 2023

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Indian Navy’s INS Trikand is participating in the ongoing International Maritime Exercise 23 (IMX 23) and Cutlass Express 23 (CE 23).
This year, both IMX and CE exercises are being held in a combined format from February 26 to March 16, 2023 in the Gulf Region.
Indian Navy’s involvement in International Maritime Exercise this year marks its maiden participation in the exercise.
The International Maritime Exercise (IMX) is the largest maritime exercise in the Middle Eastern region.
The exercise, hosted by U.S Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), kicked off its operational phase on March 2 during an opening ceremony at U.S. 5th Fleet’s headquarters in Bahrain.
Earlier, in November 2022, INS Trikand had participated in the CMF led Operation Sea Sword 2.