Published 21:39 IST, October 9th 2023
Vice Admiral Pendharkar assesses Eastern Fleet's combat readiness, witnesses diverse naval operations under Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh's command.
1/10: VAdm commended INS Vagir's crew for their successful deployment. The crew, in the longest submarine deployment for the Navy, visited Australia and conducted exercises with the Royal Australian Navy. / Image: ANI
2/10: The 5th indigenous Kalvari-class submarine has strengthened India's fleet. In collab with the navy, the naval group established a submarine repair base to enhance the fleet’s operational capabilities. / Image: ANI
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3/10: During the assessment, the Vice Admiral observed surface, sub-surface, air, and anti-air tactical drills led by Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh. / Image: Indian Navy's Sunrise Fleet
4/10: During the tactical drills witnessed by VAdm on October 8, the Indian OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun fired artillery rounds. / Image: Eastern Command , Indian Navy
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5/10: Surface-to-Air Barak 1 missiles were fired from an Eastern Command warship during the exercise on October 8. / Image: Indian navy
6/10: During the tactical drill, the RBU 6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers were fired. / Image: Indian Navy
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7/10: A Sea King helicopter of the Indian Navy is preparing to land on an Indian Navy ship ahead of a tactical operation. / Image: Indian Navy
8/10: Targeting drones being prepared ahead of the live firing drills. / Image: Indian navy
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9/10: A landing craft of the Indian Navy, carrying a visible medical consignment, is heading towards the shore to demonstrate the Navy’s amphibious operations capabilities. / Image: Indian Navy
10/10: The Indian Navy also showcased its prowess in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear combat during the tactical drills. / Image: Indian NaVY
21:39 IST, October 9th 2023