What role did the French hold in the India, France, and UAE maritime exercise held in the Gulf of Oman

The French participated in India, France, and UAE maritime exercise held in the Gulf of Oman in the following ways:

• The French Navy’s frigate, FNS Cassard, joined the exercise
• The exercise included naval drills such as anti-piracy operations, interception, and boarding of suspect vessels, underway replenishment, and search-and-rescue operations
• The French vessel brought in its anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare capabilities to the exercise
• The ship’s capabilities include a 76mm gun, torpedoes, depth charges, and Mistral short-range missiles, capable of taking down aerial targets at a range of up to 6km.
• The presence of French navy demonstrated the growing strategic convergence between India, France, and UAE in the Indo-Pacific region
• The exercise aims to enhance maritime security, bolster defence cooperation, and promote interoperability among the participating countries

Thus, the French played a significant role in the maritime exercise and contributed to strengthening the ties between the participating countries.