INDIAN NAVAL SHIP MUMBAI TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-NATIONAL EXERCISE LA PEROUSE
Mission deployed in the South Eastern Ocean Region, the indigenously designed guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai has arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of an operational visit. This marks its participation in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE, which includes contributions from navies of several maritime nations, including:
- Royal Australian Navy
- French Navy
- Royal Navy (UK)
- United States Navy
- Indonesian Navy
- Royal Malaysian Navy
- Republic of Singapore Navy
- Royal Canadian Navy
Key Objectives of Exercise LA PEROUSE
- Maritime Situational Awareness: The exercise focuses on enhancing maritime surveillance and interdiction operations.
- Progressive Training: Participants engage in shared learning through advanced multi-domain exercises.
- Operational Coordination: The event fosters closer links in planning, coordination, and tactical interoperability among like-minded navies.
- Constabulary Operations: Key activities include Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations to maintain maritime law and order.
Exercise Highlights
- Surface and Sub-Surface Warfare: Joint training in advanced warfare techniques.
- Anti-Air Warfare and Air Defence: Strengthening capabilities against aerial threats.
- Cross-Deck Landings: Enhancing naval aviation collaboration.
- Tactical Manoeuvres: Demonstrating coordination in complex scenarios.
Significance of Indian Navy’s Participation
The participation of INS Mumbai reflects India’s strong commitment to:
- Promoting a rules-based international maritime order.
- Strengthening ties with like-minded maritime partners.
- Supporting the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) for a safer and more secure Indo-Pacific Region.
UPSC-Level MCQ
Question:
Which of the following statements about the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE is/are correct?
- The exercise includes participation from only Indo-Pacific nations.
- The focus areas of the exercise include Maritime Situational Awareness, air operations, and maritime interdiction.
- INS Mumbai’s participation aligns with India’s SAGAR vision.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer:
b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Participation in LA PEROUSE is not limited to Indo-Pacific nations; navies such as the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Navy (UK) are also involved.
- Statement 2 is correct: The exercise focuses on Maritime Situational Awareness, maritime interdiction operations, and air operations.
- Statement 3 is correct: INS Mumbai’s participation aligns with the SAGAR vision, emphasizing maritime cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific.
