The maiden Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force (IN-EUNAVFOR) Exer

The maiden Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force (IN-EUNAVFOR) Exercise (2021) was conducted in

Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Khambhat
Gulf of Aqaba
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2021
The maiden joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) took place in the Gulf of Aden in June 2021.
– The exercise involved warships from the Indian Navy, Italian Navy, Spanish Navy, and French Navy.
– The location in the Gulf of Aden is strategically important due to its proximity to major shipping lanes and concerns about piracy.
The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding between the participating navies, promoting security and stability in maritime zones. EUNAVFOR operates under Operation Atalanta, focused on counter-piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.
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