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Ex-Ayutthaya and The 36th edition of Indo-Thai CORPAT
- 16 Jan 2024
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The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted a maiden bilateral exercise, named 'Ex-Ayutthaya' and the 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted along with the maiden bilateral exercise.
- The 'Ex-Ayutthaya' translates to 'The Invincible One' or 'Undefeatable', and "symbolizes the significance of two of the oldest cities, Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand, the historic legacies, rich cultural ties and shared historical narratives dating back to several centuries.
- Indigenously built Indian Naval ships Kulish and IN LCU 56 participated in the inaugural edition of the exercise. The RTN side was represented by His Thai Majesty's Ship (HTMS) Prachuap Khiri Khan.
- Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies participated in the Sea Phase of the exercise.
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