Both ships currently operate under the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). It is the first such visit to India conducted under the aegis of the European Union.
Amid the ongoing Rs 70,000 crore deal for buying six new submarines, Indian Larsen and Toubro and its Spanish partner Navantia on Tuesday showcased the integration of the critical Air Independent Propulsion system on an under-construction Spanish Navy submarine.
Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar, has conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea. The exercise was conducted after INS Tabar departed from Spain's Malaga after a two-day visit from August 25-27.
Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Malaga, Spain on Sunday for a two-day visit to enhance the existing bilateral relations between India and Spain, Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.