Vasco: HMS Richmond reached Goa as part of its deployment with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG).
The Carrier Strike Group is led by HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier – the most powerful surface vessel in the Royal Navy’s history. UK and India are exercising simultaneously in the most ambitious, tri-service exercise – Konkan Shakti, informed the captain of ship.
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During an interaction with the media personnel, the Captain informed that Royal Navy HMS Richmond is a 26-year-old ship reached at MPT cruise terminal with around 200 crew members onboard. Section of the media personnel were given a tour onboard and were told about the experiences and information about the ship’s sail.
Ship Captain said that they faced some issues during the COVID-19 pandemic to enter at ports from few countries whereas in India, especially in Goa they received a warm welcome. The ship will be doing some joint exercise named Konkan Shakti, which they fill privileged to be part of.
In a press release issued by the British High Commission, New Delhi, The UK Carrier Strike Group conducted three days at-sea defence engagement activity with India. This was a powerful opportunity for HMS Queen Elizabeth, the task group and Her Majesties Government to engage with India, a vital partner within the Indo-Pacific, while affirming the UK’s commitment to the region.
At 65,000 tonnes, it is the largest surface vessel ever constructed in the UK. It leads six Royal Navy ships, a Royal Navy submarine, a US Navy Destroyer and a Frigate from the Netherlands in the Carrier Strike Group, the largest concentration of maritime and air power to sail from the UK in a generation.
Currently, all three services – the Army, Navy and Air Force of both the UK and India are exercising simultaneously in the most ambitious, tri-service exercise – Konkan Shakti. It is the largest exercise conducted by the two countries to date. UK sees India to be its key strategic partner.
