Question

Which Indian naval command has conducted tri-Services maritime exercise 'Paschim Leher (XPL- $18$)' in the Arabian Sea?

• A. Eastern Naval Command
• B. Western Naval Command
• C. Southern Naval Command
• D. Andaman & Nicobar Command

Answer 1

The correct option is B Western Naval Command

The Western Naval Command has carried out three-week long tri-Services maritime exercise termed Paschim Leher (XPL $2018$) in the Arabian Sea from February $12$ with an aim of building interoperability. In addition, units from Eastern Naval Command, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard also participated in the exercise. The exercise involves $40$ warships and submarines, helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft and UAVs. The exercise includes a number of weapon firings, including missile, gun and torpedo firings during the initial phase. The second phase is structured to validate and refine the operational plans of the Western Naval Command. The XPL $2018$ enabled testing and revalidation of operational plans and manoeuvres in a hostile maritime scenario on India's Western Seaboard.