{"id":35837,"date":"2025-07-20T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T04:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35837"},"modified":"2025-07-20T10:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T04:45:22","slug":"india-greece-naval-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"India Greece Naval Exercise PASSEX 2025 Strengthens Indo-Pacific Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#India_Greece_naval_exercise_PASSEX_2025_conducted_near_Mumbai_boosts_maritime_interoperability_and_highlights_strategic_defence_cooperation_in_the_Indo-Pacific_region\" >India Greece naval exercise PASSEX 2025 conducted near Mumbai boosts maritime interoperability and highlights strategic defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#India_Greece_Conduct_PASSEX_to_Strengthen_Naval_Cooperation\" >India &amp; Greece Conduct PASSEX to Strengthen Naval Cooperation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Joint_Naval_Exercise_Near_Mumbai\" >Joint Naval Exercise Near Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Enhancing_Maritime_Interoperability\" >Enhancing Maritime Interoperability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#INS_Tarkash_HS_Psara_Vanguard_of_the_Exercise\" >INS Tarkash &amp; HS Psara: Vanguard of the Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Strategic_Partnership_A_Rising_Defence_Bond\" >Strategic Partnership: A Rising Defence Bond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Diplomatic_Messaging_Regional_Security_Implications\" >Diplomatic Messaging &amp; Regional Security Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Strengthening_Indias_Strategic_Footprint\" >Strengthening India\u2019s Strategic Footprint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Upscaling_Maritime_Interoperability\" >Upscaling Maritime Interoperability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Reinforcing_Strategic_Partnership\" >Reinforcing Strategic Partnership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Academic_Relevance_for_Aspirants\" >Academic Relevance for Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Contemporary_Defence_Context\" >Contemporary Defence Context<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Origins_of_PASSEX_Exercises\" >Origins of PASSEX Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Indias_Maritime_Diplomacy\" >India\u2019s Maritime Diplomacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#India%E2%80%93Greece_Relationship_Evolution\" >India\u2013Greece Relationship Evolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Key_Takeaways_from_India-Greece_PASSEX\" >Key Takeaways from India-Greece PASSEX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#1_What_is_a_PASSEX_in_naval_terms\" >1. What is a PASSEX in naval terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#2_Which_naval_ships_participated_in_the_India-Greece_PASSEX_2025\" >2. Which naval ships participated in the India-Greece PASSEX 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#3_What_is_the_strategic_importance_of_PASSEX_for_India\" >3. What is the strategic importance of PASSEX for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#4_When_was_the_India-Greece_Strategic_Partnership_formalized\" >4. When was the India-Greece Strategic Partnership formalized?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#5_What_kind_of_drills_were_part_of_the_India-Greece_PASSEX\" >5. What kind of drills were part of the India-Greece PASSEX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#6_Which_command_oversees_INS_Tarkash\" >6. Which command oversees INS Tarkash?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#7_How_do_such_exercises_benefit_Indian_defence_aspirants_in_exams\" >7. How do such exercises benefit Indian defence aspirants in exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#8_What_are_other_notable_joint_defence_exercises_India_has_participated_in\" >8. What are other notable joint defence exercises India has participated in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#9_What_is_the_relevance_of_the_Indo-Pacific_region_in_global_geopolitics\" >9. What is the relevance of the Indo-Pacific region in global geopolitics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#10_What_is_INS_Tarkash_equipped_with\" >10. What is INS Tarkash equipped with?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-greece-naval-exercise\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Greece_naval_exercise_PASSEX_2025_conducted_near_Mumbai_boosts_maritime_interoperability_and_highlights_strategic_defence_cooperation_in_the_Indo-Pacific_region\"><\/span><strong>India Greece naval exercise PASSEX 2025 conducted near Mumbai boosts maritime interoperability and highlights strategic defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Greece_Conduct_PASSEX_to_Strengthen_Naval_Cooperation\"><\/span><strong>India &amp; Greece Conduct PASSEX to Strengthen Naval Cooperation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joint_Naval_Exercise_Near_Mumbai\"><\/span><em><strong>Joint Naval Exercise Near Mumbai<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>July 10, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Indian Navy<\/strong> and the <strong>Hellenic (Greek) Navy<\/strong> conducted a <strong>Passing Exercise (PASSEX)<\/strong> in the <strong>Arabian Sea<\/strong>, off the coast of <strong>Mumbai<\/strong>This bilateral drill, involving India\u2019s <strong>INS\u202fTarkash<\/strong> (a Talwar-class stealth frigate) and Greece\u2019s <strong>HS\u202fPsara<\/strong>, included rigorous tactical maneuvers: surface-firing drills, cross-deck helicopter landings, replenishment-at-sea, steam-past evolutions, and firefighting and communication exercises <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Maritime_Interoperability\"><\/span><em><strong>Enhancing Maritime Interoperability<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PASSEX aimed to bolster operational coordination by sharing best practices across many disciplines. The exchange notably covered <strong>communication protocols<\/strong>, <strong>damage control methods<\/strong>, and <strong>steering and combat manoeuvres under simulated stress<\/strong>, reinforcing <strong>combat readiness<\/strong> and <strong>joint mission capability<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Tarkash_HS_Psara_Vanguard_of_the_Exercise\"><\/span><em><strong>INS Tarkash &amp; HS Psara: Vanguard of the Exercise<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s INS Tarkash operated under the <strong>Western Naval Command<\/strong>, while Greece contributed HS Psara. INS Tarkash, commissioned in <strong>November 2012<\/strong>, is outfitted with <strong>BrahMos supersonic missiles<\/strong>, anti-submarine rockets, and onboard helicopter capabilities. HS Psara complements this with its own suite of modern naval systems <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Partnership_A_Rising_Defence_Bond\"><\/span><em><strong>Strategic Partnership: A Rising Defence Bond<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India and Greece elevated their international ties to a <strong>Strategic Partnership<\/strong> during <strong>PM Modi\u2019s visit to Greece in 2023<\/strong> This PASSEX continues that momentum, following bilateral air force drills like <strong>Tarang Shakti (Indian side)<\/strong> and <strong>INIOCHOS (Greek side)<\/strong> conducted in <strong>2024 and 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diplomatic_Messaging_Regional_Security_Implications\"><\/span><em><strong>Diplomatic Messaging &amp; Regional Security Implications<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this exercise, both nations projected a message of unity and shared stability in the <strong>Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, positioning themselves as reliable partners in ensuring <strong>sea lane security<\/strong> and <strong>regional stability<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India-Greece-naval-exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightsonindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PASSEX.jpg\" alt=\"India Greece naval exercise\" title=\"India Greece naval exercise\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India Greece naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Indias_Strategic_Footprint\"><\/span><em>Strengthening India\u2019s Strategic Footprint<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naval drills such as PASSEX with Greece diversify India\u2019s defence partnerships beyond traditional allies, underlining a <strong>strategic outreach<\/strong> into the Eastern Mediterranean and reinforcing India&#8217;s voice in <strong>Indo-Pacific security forums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upscaling_Maritime_Interoperability\"><\/span><em>Upscaling Maritime Interoperability<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercises like tactical manoeuvres and cross-deck operations demonstrate India&#8217;s rising competence in <strong>joint naval doctrines<\/strong>, a key element in preparedness for <strong>humanitarian<\/strong>, <strong>anti-piracy<\/strong>, and <strong>maritime security<\/strong> missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinforcing_Strategic_Partnership\"><\/span><em>Reinforcing Strategic Partnership<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boosted through high-level visits in 2023 and multilayered defence exchanges, this exercise consolidates the <strong>Strategic Partnership<\/strong> framework with Greece, supporting India\u2019s <strong>Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> objectives and co-development of defence systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_Relevance_for_Aspirants\"><\/span><em>Academic Relevance for Aspirants<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For UPSC, CAPF, and CDS aspirants, this exemplifies real-world application of defence diplomacy, maritime security strategy, and bilateral engagements\u2014core aspects tested in <strong>General Studies and GS Paper II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemporary_Defence_Context\"><\/span><em>Contemporary Defence Context<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting how modern navies train for interoperability and dynamic response, this event reflects current trends in global defence\u2014interconnectivity through regular drills, technology-sharing, and naval coordination shaping 21st century maritime power spheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_PASSEX_Exercises\"><\/span><em>Origins of PASSEX Exercises<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Passing Exercise (PASSEX)<\/strong> is a routine naval drill performed when two friendly navies meet at sea. Participating ships rehearse coordinated operations to facilitate mutual responses during joint missions <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Maritime_Diplomacy\"><\/span><em>India\u2019s Maritime Diplomacy<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has engaged in <strong>47 Maritime Partnership Exercises<\/strong> with <strong>28 countries<\/strong> (as of October 2022), drawing from decades of naval collaborations across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, Africa, and the Gulf <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India%E2%80%93Greece_Relationship_Evolution\"><\/span><em>India\u2013Greece Relationship Evolution<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After upgrading to a Strategic Partnership in <strong>2023<\/strong>, India and Greece have deepened defence ties\u2014not just in naval, but also in <strong>air force exercises<\/strong> like Tarang Shakti (India-led) and INIOCHOS (Greece-led) in <strong>2024\u20132025<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_India-Greece_PASSEX\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from India-Greece PASSEX<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The PASSEX took place on <strong>10 July 2025<\/strong> in the <strong>Arabian Sea<\/strong>, near Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Participating ships were <strong>INS Tarkash<\/strong> (India) and <strong>HS Psara<\/strong> (Greece)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Activities included <strong>surface-firing<\/strong>, <strong>helicopter cross-deck landings<\/strong>, <strong>replenishment-at-sea<\/strong>, and <strong>steam-past<\/strong> manoeuvres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The drill illustrates growing <strong>India-Greece Strategic Partnership<\/strong>, initiated in 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Enhances <strong>maritime interoperability<\/strong>, key for joint missions and Indo\u2011Pacific security<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India Greece naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_a_PASSEX_in_naval_terms\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is a PASSEX in naval terms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PASSEX or Passing Exercise is a routine maritime drill conducted between two friendly navies to enhance interoperability and coordination at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_naval_ships_participated_in_the_India-Greece_PASSEX_2025\"><\/span>2. <strong>Which naval ships participated in the India-Greece PASSEX 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS Tarkash from India and HS Psara from Greece participated in the PASSEX on July 10, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_strategic_importance_of_PASSEX_for_India\"><\/span>3. <strong>What is the strategic importance of PASSEX for India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such exercises boost India&#8217;s maritime diplomacy, improve bilateral relations, and enhance joint operational capabilities in critical sea lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_was_the_India-Greece_Strategic_Partnership_formalized\"><\/span>4. <strong>When was the India-Greece Strategic Partnership formalized?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The India-Greece Strategic Partnership was established in 2023 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#8217;s visit to Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_kind_of_drills_were_part_of_the_India-Greece_PASSEX\"><\/span>5. <strong>What kind of drills were part of the India-Greece PASSEX?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drills included surface-firing, replenishment-at-sea, cross-deck helicopter landings, communication exercises, and steam-past evolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_command_oversees_INS_Tarkash\"><\/span>6. <strong>Which command oversees INS Tarkash?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS Tarkash operates under the Indian Navy\u2019s Western Naval Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_do_such_exercises_benefit_Indian_defence_aspirants_in_exams\"><\/span>7. <strong>How do such exercises benefit Indian defence aspirants in exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They offer relevant insights into India\u2019s military diplomacy and strategic engagements, which are commonly featured in UPSC, CAPF, and defence exam syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_are_other_notable_joint_defence_exercises_India_has_participated_in\"><\/span>8. <strong>What are other notable joint defence exercises India has participated in?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has participated in MALABAR, VARUNA, AUSINDEX, and MILAN with countries like the US, France, Australia, and ASEAN nations respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_relevance_of_the_Indo-Pacific_region_in_global_geopolitics\"><\/span>9. <strong>What is the relevance of the Indo-Pacific region in global geopolitics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indo-Pacific region is crucial for international trade routes, energy security, and strategic balance among global powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_INS_Tarkash_equipped_with\"><\/span>10. <strong>What is INS Tarkash equipped with?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p 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