Exercise Cutlass Express 2024

March 11, 2024

GS Paper III Internal security

Context

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

INS Tir is an indigenously built cadet training ship based at SNC, Kochi.
International Collaboration: As part of Cutlass Express, the Indian Navy actively engaged with participants from 16 friendly foreign countries.

Cutlass Express

Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24)

About: The exercise is an annual maritime exercise conducted to promote national and regional maritime security in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean.
Objective: To assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security and increase interoperability between the regional navies.
Joint Training: As part of the exercise, the Indian Navy, together with other partners, shall undertake training of contingents from various participating countries.

Significance:

It underscores close ties between Indian Navy and the regional Navies towards joint training fostering interoperability and building bridges of friendship.

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News Source: PIB

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