INS Tir, the lead ship of First Training Squadron (1TS), participated in Exercise Cutlass Express - 24 (CE – 24) held at Port Victoria, Seychelles.

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INS Tir, the lead ship of First Training Squadron (1TS), participated in Exercise Cutlass Express - 24 (CE – 24) held at Port Victoria, Seychelles from 26 February to 8 March 2024. The exercise was inaugurated by the President of Seychelles in attendance of dignitaries from India, USA and African countries. As part of Cutlass Express, the Indian Navy actively engaged with participants from 16 friendly foreign countries. Earlier INS Tir undertook joint EEZ surveillance with Seychelles Coast Guard from 01 – 03 Mar 2024. The extant deployment of INS Tir at Seychelles and participation in exercise Cutlass Express underscores close ties between Indian Navy and the regional Navies towards joint training fostering interoperability and building bridges of friendship.


      The Indian Navy has been participating in the exercise since 2019.

     

     

 

     


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