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5th Edition of Samudra Shakti
Why in News?
The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Shakti with the Indonesian Navy from 14th to 17th October in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Key Points
- About: The joint exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations through a series of professional and operational engagements, both at sea and ashore.
- Participating Units:
- INS Kavaratti: An anti-submarine warfare corvette from the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy.
- KRI John Lie: A corvette from the Indonesian Navy, equipped with an integral helicopter.
- Harbour Phase: The harbour phase includes activities such as cross-deck visits, joint yoga sessions, friendly sports events, and professional exchanges under the Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programme, all aimed at fostering professional interaction and camaraderie between the naval personnel of both nations.
- Sea Phase: The sea phase will feature complex and high-tempo maritime operations aimed at improving tactical coordination between the two navies. These operations will include Helicopter manoeuvres, Air defence exercises, Weapon firing drills and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations.
- Significance: The exercise highlights the shared commitment of both nations towards maintaining stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Other Military Exercises between India and Indonesia: Garuda Shakti, IND-INDO CORPAT
