Sea Dragon is a US-led multi-national exercise designed to practice and discuss the anti-submarine war tactics to operate together in response to the challenges of traditional and non-traditional maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
New Delhi: India and its partners in a quadratic or quad security dialogue along with Canada and South Korea participated in the Multinational Training of Marine Dragon in Guam in the Western Pacific.
This exercise, mainly focusing on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, will involve more than 270 hours of training in flights and activities ranging from tracking the simulation target to track US naval submarines. Every event will be assessed and the country scored the highest points will receive a Naga Belt award.
The Wargame, which was held at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, including the contingent of the Indian Navy, the US Navy, the Australian Royal Air Force, the Canadian Royal Air Force, Japanese Maritime and South Korean Navy Self Defense Force.
Two P-8A Maritime Poseidon The US Navy Patrol Plane participated in the drill. During class training sessions, pilots and flight officers from all countries will build plans and discuss tactics that combine the abilities and equipment of their countries, the word Fleet Pacific US in a statement.
“As [accusant officers], I want the opportunity to develop our partnerships with Australia, Canada, India, Japan and Korea while at Sea Dragon 2022,” said LT CMDR Brar Kennedy, officers responsible for US Detachment from the patrol 47 squadron.
The Royal Canadian Air Force won Dragon Belt in training last year and defended the title at Sea Dragon 2022.
“This exercise is a multi-national multi-national multi-national Asw High-End training exercise,” said Cmdr Tomoyuki Michiyama, the 31st Division Commander of the 31 Air Patrol Forces of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Strength.
“I believe that by carrying out various trainings, from class training on the ground to actual training that targets submarines, we will be able to improve our tactical skills. In addition, through training, exchange of opinions, and various types of exchanges, we hope to strengthen cooperation and deepen mutual understanding between the participating navy and air. “
Poseidon Poseidon Poseidon Plane Poseidon will conduct maritime operations and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within the US Pacific operating area.