India to participate in France-led naval drill La Perouse for the first time

on March 25, 2021

New Delhi: India to participate in the France-led naval war game “La Perouse” for the first time in the Bay of Bengal next month, top government sources said.

Indian Navy ships, via Wikimedia Commons

Australia, Japan and the US will also participate in La Perouse, but India’s first-ever participation is seen as a significant step. The exercise is scheduled between April 5 and 7.

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Source: zeenews.india.com

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