The Indian Naval Ship Talwar has commenced its deployment on June 13 to participate in joint exercises with friendly navies. It will visit a number of ports in Africa and Europe till the end of September. During port visits, the ship is scheduled to participate in bilateral exercises like Ex Konkan with UK Royal Navy, Ex Varuna with French Navy and Ex Indra with Russian Federation Navy, to strengthen military relations, develop interoperability and project long-range sustenance.