New Delhi: The annual Theatre level Readiness and Operational Exercise (Tropex-2017), underway since January 24 was reviewed by Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba. He was accompanied by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff and Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
The exercise spans across Arabian Sea and North Central Indian Ocean. It serves as an opportunity to validate the Indian Navy’s Concepts of Operation.
Tropex-2017, a month-long exercise encompasses all dimensions of maritime warfare. Over 60 ships, five submarines and more than 70 naval aircraft are participating this year.
In addition, a large number of Indian Air Force assets including Su-30 MKI, Jaguars, AWACS and C130J Hercules are part of the mission. Marine Commandoes, Army Special Forces, including Airborne Assault and Combat Free Fall teams too are part of the exercise.
Navy says the exercise assumes special significance in the backdrop of the current security scenario.
“It is aimed at testing combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Indian Navy, and the assets of IAF, Army and Coast Guard. It will also strengthen inter-operability and joint operations in a complex environment,” says a navy spokesperson.
Surface-to-air missile engagements and firing of BrahMos missile were highlights of the exercise.
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