INS Talwar arrives in South Africa's Simon's Town for joint multi-national maritime exercise

The exercise aims to enhance inter-operability and strengthen cohesion between the Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy.

Mumbai: Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived at Simon’s Town, South Africa, is participating in the eighth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy.

The exercise is scheduled from October 6-18.

The exercise aims to enhance inter-operability and strengthen cohesion between the three navies. The broad concept is based on Blue Water Naval Warfare, encompassing the dimensions of Surface and Anti-Air Warfare.

The harbour phase of IBSAMAR VIII will include professional exchanges, Damage Control & Firefighting drills, Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure drills, cross-boarding, aviation safety lectures, joint diving operations, an Ocean Governance seminar, sports interactions, cross-decks visits, and interaction among Special Forces and Junior Officers.

Multi-lateral interactions are crucial bridges of friendship that increase mutual trust and enhance interoperability among navies of like-minded littoral nations towards the common goal of a peaceful maritime domain and positive maritime environment.

Defence cooperation between India and South Africa is on an upward trajectory.

Operational Sea Training and Submarine Rescue Support have been commenced between both navies since the 12th edition of Navy-to-Navy talks held on 26-28 August 2024 at New Delhi. The visit of INS Talwar aims to further strengthen the ties and reaffirm India’s commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth.