INS Kochi at Mina Salman

The sea phase of the three day long maiden bilateral exercise ‘Al - Mohed AL - Hindi’ between Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force commenced off the coast of Al Jubail on 12 August 2021. Indian Navy participated with its indigenously built stealth destroyer INS Kochi with two integral Sea King helicopters. The Royal Saudi Navy was represented by missile corvette Badr along with two FACs. Day one saw the two navies undertake coordinated action against asymmetric threat, replenishment at sea RAS procedures, Antipiracy and Boarding Ops. Complex and collaborative exercises including weapon targeting drills beyond the horizon were also conducted to enhance synergy and interoperability between the two navies.