Indian naval ship INS Trikand entered Toulon for a 3 day visit on 26th September 2015
Q. Which Indian naval ship entered Toulon for a 3 day visit on 26th September 2015 as part of the Navy’s overseas deployment to W. Asia, Africa and Europe?- Published on 28 Sep 15a. INS Arihant
b. INS Vikrant
c. INS Trikand
d. None of the above
ANSWER: INS Trikand
As part of India’s overseas deployment to West Asia, Africa and Europe, INS Trikand entered Toulon on 26th September 2015 for a three day visit. The ship will engage extensively with the French Navy during its stay in the country apart from sports and social engagements. India and French Navies will also jointly perform the maritime exercises called VARUNA which form the basis of maritime engagement between the two nations. India and France established strategic partnership in the year 1998. India and France are also collaborating in the Scorpene submarine programme, under which six submarines are being built in India with French assistance. INS Trikand commanded by Captn. Vinay Kalia is a warship with weapons and sensors capable of detecting air, surface and sub-surface threats.
