Indian and Bangladesh Navies started Coordinated Patrol in Bay of Bengal
4th edition Indian and Bangladesh Navies has commenced two-day Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in Northern Bay of Bengal.
Indian Navy: Two indigenously built Ships – Kora (a guided-missile corvette) and Sumedha (an offshore patrol vessel) are participating in the exercise.
Bangladesh: Navy Ships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah are taking part in the coordinated patrol exercise. Both navies of Maritime Patrol Aircraft will also participate.