The fourth phase of the Indian Navy-Bangladesh Navy Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) launched in North Bay of Bengal on 22 May. The last IN-BN CORPAT was made in October 2020.Two traditionally built ships in the FIELD – Kora, the guid-missile corvette and Sumedha, an overseas patrol vessel participated in the operation and the Bangladesh Navy Ships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah. In addition, the Maritime Patrol Aircraft of both ships will also participate in the Coordinated Patrol.
The common conduct of CORPATs has strengthened the coherence and improved co-operation between both naval vessels in the fight against international maritime threats. Kora is a guideline-missile corvette and Sumedha, a patrol vessel offshore. The Maritime Patrol Aircraft for both of these soldiers will also be participating in the Coordinated Patrol. Godavari class frigates are fully designed by the Naval Intelligence Unit and built locally by Mazagon Dock Ltd. In a separate development, INS Gomati, the last Godavari-powered submarine of the Indian Navy’s missile would be operational on May 28., after 34 years of service, officials said.
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