Indian Navy conducts Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL) off the East Coast

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On April 20, 2024, the Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL) 2024 on the East Coast to assess its preparedness for maritime security challenges.

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• Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer-Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquartered in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, oversaw the exercise.

• XPOL comprised multiple phases:

  • Tactical Phase: Involving combat training in realistic scenarios.

  • Weapon Phase: Conducting various firings successfully.

• The exercise saw active participation from ships, submarines, aircraft, and special forces.

• Assets from the Indian Air Force (IAF), Andaman and Nicobar Command, Eastern Naval Command, and Coast Guard participated, showcasing high interoperability among the services.

• Notably, aircraft operated from various locations to ensure continuous Maritime Domain Awareness.

About the Indian Navy:

• Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was appointed as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff by the Government of India, taking charge on 30 April.

• Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December.

  • Headquarters - New Delhi, Delhi

  • Established-1950