INS Talwar arrives at La Réunion to strengthen India-France maritime partnership
On 27 October 2024, Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion (France) as part of her ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
Summary
On 27 October 2024, the Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion as part of her ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region, to strengthen the India-France partnership on regional maritime security. The ship was opened to the Indian diaspora that day and was to hold cross-deck visits with the French Navy. INS Talwar, commissioned on 18 June 2003, belongs to the Western Fleet and had recently taken part in the IBSAMAR VIII exercise in South Africa.
Key facts
- Arrived
- 27 Oct 2024
- Place
- La Réunion (France)
- Ship
- INS Talwar, stealth frigate, Western Fleet
- Commissioned
- 18 June 2003
- Previous
- IBSAMAR VIII, South Africa
- Commanding officer
- Captain Jithu George
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Indian Navy frigate arrived at La Réunion on 27 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — INS Talwar
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion on 27 October 24 as part of her deployment in the IOR.
INS Talwar, which visited La Réunion in October 2024, was commissioned on:
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Correct answer: B — 18 June 2003
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: INS Talwar was commissioned on 18 June 2003.
Before reaching La Réunion, INS Talwar had taken part in which multilateral exercise held in South Africa?
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Correct answer: D — IBSAMAR VIII
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the ship had recently participated in the IBSAMAR VIII multilateral exercise held in South Africa.