Indian, Vietnam navies undertake bilateral maritime exercise in South China Sea - Pics here

The Indian Navy ships INS Ranvijay and INS Kora undertook bilateral maritime exercise with Vietnam People's Navy frigate VPNS Ly Thai To(HQ-012). 

 

INS Ranvijay is a guided-missile destroyer and the latest of the Rajput class. The ship was commissioned in December 1987 and is equipped with an array of weapons and sensors which includes Surface to Surface Missile, Anti Air Missiles and guns, Heavy Weight Torpedoes, Anti Submarine Rockets and capable of carrying Anti Submarine Helicopter (Kamov 28).  

 

"Regular interactions between the two navies over the years have enhanced their interoperability and adaptability. This has ensured a quantum jump in the complexity and scale of professional exchanges," the Ministry of Defence said.

 

The Indian Naval ships had arrived at Cam Ranh, Vietnam on August 15 for the harbour phase which included professional interactions with VPN. The sea phase included surface warfare exercises, weapon firing drills and helicopter operations. 

INS Ranvijay is in company with INS Kora which is the lead ship of Kora class missile corvette. The ship is fitted with Surface-to-Surface missiles and Anti Air Guns.