The Indian Navy carried out its annual bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan 2023, off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea from March 20 to March 22, 2023. The exercise was conducted in partnership with which entity?

Off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom conducted their annual bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan 2023, from March 20 to March 22, 2023.

The exercise involved two guided missile frigates - INS Trishul and HMS Lancaster - and aimed to enhance cooperation and learn best practices through various maritime drills.

The drills encompassed air, surface, and sub-surface operations, including gunnery shoots on an inflatable surface target called 'Killer Tomato,' helicopter operations, anti-aircraft, and anti-submarine warfare exercises, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), ship manoeuvres, and personnel exchange.