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JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE: PASCHIM LEHAR (XPL-2022)                                                                   

27th January, 2022 Security and Defence

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Context: A joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast.

 

Objective:  to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army and Coast Guard.

 

Feature of this exercise:

  • This exercise included mobilisation and participation of over 40 ships and submarines of the Indian Navy.
  • It provided all participating forces an opportunity to operate together under realistic conditions, in responding to contemporary maritime challenges, across the areas of the Command’s responsibility.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1792843