6 nations take part in 'sub hunting' exercise

New Delhi, January 6

Six countries have started a ‘submarine hunting’ exercise at mid-sea using specialised maritime reconnaissance planes, among other equipment.

The exercise “Sea Dragon 22” is being conducted from a US base, Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, in the western Pacific.

Apart from the ‘Quad’ countries of India, the US, Australia and Japan, the Canadian Air Force and the South Korea will join in.

Sea Dragon 22 is centered on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training and excellence, said the US Navy. — TNS