Visakhapatnam: The fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise commenced in the southern Indian port city of Visakhapatnam, the military announced on Wednesday.
According to Kuwait News Agency, a statement from the Indian Ministry of Defense detailed that the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral 'Samudra Shakti 2025' began in Visakhapatnam and will run from October 14 to October 17. The exercise features the Indian Naval Ship Kavaratti, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of the Eastern Fleet, and the Indonesian Navy Ship KRI John Lie, a Corvette, among other participating units.
The harbor phase of the exercise includes a range of activities designed to foster camaraderie and professional rapport, featuring cross-deck visits, joint yoga sessions, friendly sports fixtures, and professional subject matter expert exchanges.
The sea phase will involve dynamic and complex maritime operations aimed at enhancing tactical coordination. These operations include helicopter operations, air defense exercises, weapon firing drills, and board, search, and seizure exercises. Samudra Shakti serves as a significant bilateral engagement focused on improving interoperability, strengthening mutual understanding, and sharing best practices between the two navies. It highlights the shared commitment of India and Indonesia towards maintaining stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.