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'''Operation Talwar''' (Operation Sword) was the naval operation carried out by the [[Indian Navy]] during the [[Kargil War|Kargil War of 1999]]. It was one of the three operations at that time carried out by the [[Indian Air Force]], [[Indian Army]] and the [[Indian Navy]] respectively. <ref name="a">https://www.newsgram.com/operation-talwar-story-of-the-valor-of-the-indian-navy/ Newsgram. Retrieved 30 December, 2020.</ref> The operation's goal was to choke [[Pakistan|Pakistani]] trade channels. <ref name="b">https://english.jagran.com/india/navy-deploys-almost-its-entire-fleet-of-operational-warships-in-indian-ocean-to-send-out-a-clear-message-to-china-10014585 Jagran (Josh). Retrieved 30 December, 2020.</ref>  

The [[Indian Navy]] carried out Operation Talwar to weaken Pakistan.<ref name="a"/> The Eastern Fleet and Western Fleet were combined to block Arabian Sea routes. It also conducted naval drills in the Arabian Sea. <ref>https://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/041219/operation-talwar-how-the-navy-silently-contributed-to-kargil-win.html Asian Age. Retrieved 30 December, 2020</ref>