Naval Exercise between Qatar and India

Naval Exercise between Qatar and India

Indian Navy Guided Missile Stealth Frigate INS Trikand and Patrol Aircraft P8-I arrived at Doha for the inaugural edition of the Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of the Sea) is being conducted from 17th-21st Nov 2019 between the Indian Navy and Qatari Emiri Naval Forces. Za'ir-Al-Bahr 2019 would strengthen the cooperation and enhance the interoperability between the two navies.

Key Points:

• This Exercise will include a three-day Harbour Phase and Two days Sea Phase. There will be activities during the harbour phase will consist of a seminar, official visits, professional interaction, sports fixtures along with social and cultural events. 
• The Sea Phase will include of a Tactical Maritime Exercise which involves the domains of Surface Action, Air Defence, Maritime Surveillance and Interdiction Operation and anti-terrorism.
• The Qatari Emiri Naval Forces participating in this Exercise includes the versatile Anti-Ship Missile equipped Barzan Class Fast Attack Craft along with Rafale multi-task fighter aircraft.
• India and Qatar traditionally have a warm and friendly relation, sharing common developmental and cultural values. The inaugural edition of the Bilateral Maritime Exercise between the two navies would further strengthen the robust defence co-operation between the two countries, especially in fighting against terrorism, maritime security and maritime piracy.