INS Shivalik, Kadmatt arrive at Brunei for bilateral exercise with Royal Brunei Navy

The harbour interactions and exercises at sea aim to consolidate the strong bond shared by the two navies and would be another step towards strengthening India-Brunei defence relations.

New Delhi: In pursuance of India`s `Act East` Policy, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Muara, Brunei on Sunday (August 8) to participate in various bilateral professional interactions and to conduct bilateral exercises with Royal Brunei Navy. "Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Muara, Brunei as part of their deployment to South East Asia on 09 Aug 21. The exercise will provide an opportunity to both the navies to enhance inter-operability, gain from best practices and develop a common understanding of procedures for Maritime Security Operations," India`s defence ministry said in a statement. "The Indian ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters, and represent the maturation of India`s warship-building capabilities," the statement added. The harbour interactions and exercises at sea aim to consolidate the strong bond shared by the two navies and would be another step towards strengthening India-Brunei defence relations.