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Deployment of P-8I to Seychelles for EEZ surveillance

Issue No. 5-6 | March 1-31, 2016Photo(s): By PRO (Navy)

The Indian Navy has deployed a P-8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft to Seychelles since March 20, 2016, for surveillance in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Seychelles, in accordance with the MoU between the Governments of India and Seychelles. The Indian Navy has, in the past, undertaken surveillance missions in the Seychellois EEZ twice a year, by deploying Indian Navy ships. The last such deployment was undertaken by ships of the 1st Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, in October 2015.

This is the first time that the P-8I aircraft has been deployed to Seychelles.

The aircraft will remain deployed till March 23, 2016. During this period, the aircraft will undertake surveillance of the Seychello is EEZ. In addition, the deployment will facilitate professional interaction between the aircrew and the Seychelles People’s Defence Force.