- The third edition of multilateral exercise “La Perouse” is scheduled to be held from 13 to 14 March 2023 in the Indian Ocean region.
- The edition will see the participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters from the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Navy and United States Navy.
- This biennial exercise ‘La Perouse’ is organized by the French Navy. It aims to enhance maritime domain awareness and maximize maritime coordination among participating navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The exercise will see complex and advanced naval operations, including surface warfare, air defense exercises, cross deck landings and strategic manoeuvres.
