Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL)
23.04.2024
Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL)
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For Prelims: About Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL), About Indian Navy |
Why in the news?
The Indian Navy recently conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast.
About Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL):
- It is a maritime exercise conducted by the Indian Navy along the East Coast, under the operational direction of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
- It aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges in the region. It witnessed participation of Ships, Submarines, Aircrafts and Special Forces.
- XPOL was conducted in multiple phases including combat training in a realistic scenario during the Tactical Phase and successful conduct of various firings during the Weapon Phase towards reaffirming Indian Navy’s capability to deliver ordnance on target.
- With operation of aircraft from diverse locations, a near continuous Maritime Domain Awareness was maintained throughout the Area of operations.
- In addition to the participation of assets from Eastern Naval Command, the exercise also witnessed participation of assets from IAF, Andaman & Nicobar Command and Coast Guard indicating a very high degree of interoperability amongst the Services.
About Indian Navy:
- It represents the maritime division of India's military forces. The other two forces involved in the security of the country are the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The President of India is the supreme commander of the Indian Navy. The Navy is commanded by the Chief of the Naval Staff.
- The main goal of the Indian Navy is to safeguard the nation's maritime boundaries.
- Presently it has been given various responsibilities. The Indian Navy is completing this very well. Mainly among these:
○To face new challenges every day in the Indian maritime sector.
○To develop indigenous systems and weapons.
○Works above and below the ocean surface to help create a safe marine environment.
Source: PIB