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Russia’s Largest Naval Drill Involves All Fleets
Why in the news?
Russia has launched “Ocean 2024,” its largest naval exercise in decades, involving all five fleets and international observers to assess combat readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions.
About the Largest Naval Drill in Decades:
Scope and Locations
- Exercise Name: “Ocean 2024.”
- Involvement: All five Russian fleets are participating.
- Locations: Simultaneous drills in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas.
Objectives and Scale
- Purpose: Assess combat readiness and interoperability of the Russian Navy and Air Force amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- Participants: Over 400 battleships, submarines, and support vessels; more than 120 aircraft; and over 90,000 personnel involved.
- International Participation: China is contributing four vessels and 15 aircraft from its People’s Liberation Army.
Observations and Global Impact
- International Observers: Representatives from 15 other countries were invited to observe the drills.
- Announcement: Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the need for preparedness in his virtual meeting announcing the exercise.
Sources Referred:
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times
