India participates in trilateral naval exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania
Indian Navy ships Tir and Sujata are participating in the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) trilateral naval exercise, from March 21-29. The exercise includes harbour training, countering threats, and search and seizure procedures in two phases.
The current exercise involves the harbour phase from March 21-24 in Zanzibar and Maputo, featuring joint training activities like damage control, fire-fighting, and medical lectures. The sea phase from March 24-27 focuses on practical exercises and concludes with a joint debrief at Nacala.
The joint EEZ surveillance and cultural exchanges are also planned during the sea phase. INS Tarkash participated in the first edition of the IMT TRILAT exercise in October 2022. The trilateral exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and enhance maritime security in the region.
Indian Naval ships Tir and Sujata will engage in various training activities with the navies of Tanzania and Mozambique during the IMT trilateral naval exercise. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the three countries to ensure maritime security in the region.