Exercise Konkan Held Between the Navies of India and the UK

Exercise Konkan 2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16 August in the English Channel. The exercise included the participation of integral helicopters of the two ships and the Falcon Electronic Warfare aircraft. A wide range of exercises including coordinated anti-submarine procedures, firing drills, combined maritime picture compilation, combat formation maneuvering and replenishment at sea were conducted.

As per a press note from the Navy, “These along with the diverse professional engagements held earlier in harbour have enabled Exercise Konkan 2021 consolidate interoperability and helped cement the strong bonds of friendship between the two navies.”