On March 10–11, 2023, the Indian Navy’s self-built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri, took part in a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) in the Arabian Sea with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship, and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate.
During the exercise, a variety of maritime evolutions, such as cross-deck landings, boarding drills, and seamanship evolutions, were seen. The exercise’s flawless execution confirmed the two fleets’ high degree of cooperation and interoperability.
The INS Sahyadri is equipped with cutting-edge weapons and sensors, enabling her to identify and eliminate threats from the air, the surface, and the subsurface. The vessel is a member of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, which is located in Visakhapatnam and is operated by FOCinC. (East).
