Third edition of multi lateral exercise La Perouse is scheduled to be conducted in IOR from 13 - 14 March 2023. This edition will witness participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters of Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Navy and United States Navy. The exercise is conducted by French Navy and is aimed at enhancing maritime domain awareness and optimising maritime coordination amongst participating navies in Indo-Pacific Region. The two day exercise provides an opportunity for like minded navies to develop closer links in planning, coordination and information sharing for seamless maritime operations. The exercise will witness complex and advanced naval operations including surface warfare, anti-airwarfare, air defence exercises, cross deck landings and tactical manoeuvres. INS Sahyadri and INS Jyoti will be participating in this edition of exercise.
