Maiden landing of P8I in Bahrain

Indian Navy P8I aircraft from INS Hansa undertook a maiden landing at Bahrain International Airport to participate in Operation Compass Rose, as part of Combined Maritime Force CMF, followed by interaction with representatives of participating countries. Commander Amit Mohapatra, Commanding Officer, P8I Squadron called on HE Piyush Srivastava, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also met VAdm Brad Cooper, Commander CMF, for discussions on joint operations in areas of interest.