India and the US are readying to hold joint naval and air exercises in the Arabian Sea from October 15-24.
The US navy will come with nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier strike group.
Apart from other ships, the US team will have a strong air element with at least two P3C long-range maritime patrol aircraft and F-18 Super Hornets.
All the top of the line warships from INS Mysore to INS Rajput would take part in the exercise. The air support would be provided by TU-142 reconnaisance aircraft, Jaguars maritime deep penetration strike aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Sea Harriers.
The officials said the Sea Harriers would operate from the shore base. The Navy's German HDW 209 conventional submarine would also be deployed. Then there will be all the three versions -25, 28 and 31-of Kamav helicopters along with Sea Kings.
The officials said, Goa is the only part in India where a nuclear-powered vessel can be berthed. They further assured that it is safe to operate such a vessel and all the necessary safeguards have been taken.
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