INS Surat of IndianNavy participated in a PASSEX with Andrea Boria Class Destroyer ITS Caio Duilio of Italian Navy on 07 September 2025.
The exercise included tactical manoeuvres, seamanship evolutions, communication drills and flying operations including cross deck landing and aircraft tracking.
The participating ships exchanged traditional courtesies during a ceremonial steampast at the culmination of PASSEX.
The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange best practices and enhance bilateral maritime interoperability. Both units proceeded with scheduled deployments on completion of the exercise.
