India-Greece Conduct PASSEX to Boost Naval Cooperation
Indian Navy and the Greek Navy (Hellenic Navy) carried out a joint PASSEX (Passing Exercise) near Mumbai in the Arabian Sea. This exercise shows growing defence cooperation between the two countries and helps improve their naval coordination and teamwork.
The PASSEX between India and Greece is part of a broader push to improve military relations. In 2023, India and Greece upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece. Since then, both countries have increased cooperation in defence, with their air forces also joining international air drills in 2024 and 2025.
The INS Tarkash, a stealth warship of the Indian Navy’s Western Command, led the Indian side of the drill. It was joined by the Greek warship HS Psara. Together, the two navies performed,
These activities helped both navies share best practices and boost their teamwork at sea.
INS Tarkash is a Talwar-class stealth frigate, built in Russia and added to the Indian Navy in November 2012. The ship is equipped with,
It is used for many types of operations—ranging from full-scale combat missions to low-intensity maritime patrols and disaster management.
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