Muscat:Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), today assessed the progress of the Omani-Indian joint naval exercise "Sea Breeze 2026." The exercise is being conducted by various vessels from the Royal Navy of Oman and the naval forces of the Republic of India in the Al Batinah maritime area.

According to Oman News Agency, the RNO Commander received a briefing on the exercise's progress, covering both its theoretical and practical components. Key naval maneuvers and drills were discussed, along with the methods and means of their execution. He praised the participants for their high efficiency, operational readiness, and the level of coordination in executing their tasks.

The joint exercise is part of the Royal Navy of Oman's annual training plans. These plans are designed to maintain the readiness levels of its fleet and personnel across different naval specializations, in alignment with the national duties assigned to them.