Navy launches war games along Gujarat coast
Dated 17/9/2006
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Even as Air Force fighters fly mock combat missions along the entire western front as part of the force's ongoing gigantic 'Gagan Shakti' exercise, the Navy too has jumped into the fray with its own combat manoeuvres along the Gujarat coastline.
Over 20 destroyers, frigates, submarines and minesweepers are taking part in the naval exercise called the 'Defence of Gujarat', which will conclude towards the end of this month after "tactical phase and weapon firing drills".
"The primary objective of this exercise, as the name suggests, is to prepare for protection of coastal assets, including oil refineries, which will be targeted by hostile forces in the event of a war," said an officer.
Among the warships undertaking combat manoeuvres are the guided-missile destroyer INS Mysore, guided-missile frigates INS Beas and INS Brahmaputra, apart from the new multi-purpose 'stealth' frigates INS Talwar, INS Tabar and INS Trishul.
