Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea

Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 2nd May 2023

What is the News?

Two Indian Naval Ships(INSs) Satpura and Delhi have reached Singapore to participate in the inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME).

Note: INS Delhi, India’s first indigenously-built guided missile destroyer and INS Satpura, an indigenously-built guided missile stealth frigate are a part of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam.

What is ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME)?

AIME is a maritime exercise between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

Aim: To provide an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN navies to work closely and conduct seamless operations in the maritime domain.

Phases: The exercise will be held in two phases: ‘Harbour Phase’ of the exercise is scheduled to be held at Changi Naval Base and ‘Sea Phase’ in the South China Sea.

The ships during their port call at Singapore will also participate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX-23) and International Maritime Security Conference being hosted by Singapore.