The Indian Navy has deployed its 1st Training Squadron (1TS) to Muscat, Oman. Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera long range training deployment arrived at Muscat, on 05 October 2024. In the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.
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| Indian Navy deploys its first training Squadron in Muscat, Oman |
Indian Navy first training Squadron in Oman
The Indian Navy first training Squadron in Oman will continue till October 9, which will further strengthen the existing defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain.
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The Indian Navy deployment will also focus on training exchanges, professional interactions and friendly sports fixtures between the two Navies.
Indian Navy deploys its first training Squadron in Oman form 5 to 9 Oct 2024
During the visit from 05 to 09 October 2024, the Indian Navy will engage with Royal Navy of Oman on various aspects of maritime security and interoperability, including harbour interactions and joint exercises. The deployment will also focus on training exchanges, professional interactions and friendly sports fixtures between the two Navies. In the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.
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These interactions play a key role in consolidating gains in Naval cooperation and keeping the existing partnerships between both the Navies.
VAdm V Srinivas to be on a visit to Oman from 6 to 9 Oct 2024
Along the visit of the Indian Navy 1st Training Squadron (1TS), VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (FOCINC) will be on an official visit to Sultanate of Oman from 06 to 09 October 2024.
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During the visit, FOCINC South Vice Admiral V Srinivas will hold bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Raisi, Chief of Staff Sultan's Armed Forces (COSSAF) and Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al -Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO). He will also visit key defence and training installations in Oman.
Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman
Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman engage with each other on avenues of operations, training and collaborative efforts in various fields. Recently, the 6th edition of Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman Staff talks were held in June 24 at New Delhi.
Static Current Affairs related to Oman for upcoming exams
- Capital city: Muscat
- Largest city: Muscat
- Official languages: Arabic
- Sultan: Haitham bin Tariq
- Crown Prince: Theyazin bin Haitham
- Total Population 2021 estimate: 4,520,471 (125th)
- Currency: Omani rial (OMR)
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