Why is it in the News?

The Indian Navy's destroyer INS Delhi, German Navy's frigate Baden-Württemberg, and tanker Frankfurt Am Main recently conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean. This joint naval exercise highlights the growing cooperation between India and Germany in the maritime domain and underscores the importance of such partnerships in maintaining regional peace and stability.

Key Points of the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)

• Participants: Indian Navy's INS Delhi, German Navy's Baden-Württemberg and Frankfurt Am Main
• Location: Indian Ocean
• Exercises: Cross deck flying operations, underway replenishment, weapon firing, and tactical maneuvers
• This is the maiden IN-GN Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Bay of Bengal.
• It aims to strengthen the maritime connect between India and Germany and enhance interoperability between their navies.

A glimpse into the MPX between India and Germany