Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025

• 13 Jun 2025

Source: TH 

The Indian Navy and the UK Royal Navy conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea.

Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 

• About: PASSEX refers to joint naval exercises carried out between allied navies when their deployments intersect. It strengthens interoperability, communication, and strategic collaboration at sea. 
  • It also aims to enhance tactical manoeuvres, maritime domain awareness, and reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific maritime security. 
• Key features: Helicopter control drills, fleet manoeuvres, joint ASW operations, officer exchanges, real-time data sharing, and communication protocol testing for seamless coordination. 
  • India's fleet includes the stealth frigate INS Tabar, a conventional submarine, and the P-8I long-range maritime aircraft. 
• Broader Vision: It aligns with the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India–UK 2030 Roadmap, while also supporting India’s SAGAR vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific.

INS Tabar 

• It is the third Talwar-class stealth frigate commissioned in April 2004 in Russia, and the first to carry BrahMos missiles.  
• Serving with the Western Fleet in Mumbai, it is equipped for air, surface, and sub-surface missions, and operates independently or within a naval task force, featuring advanced weapons like Barak-1 and modern sensors. 

P-8I 

• The P-8I is a long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft, developed by US Boeing for India.  
• With a range of over 1,200 nautical miles and a speed of 907 kmph, it detects and neutralizes threats far from Indian shores, enhancing maritime security.

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