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Indian Navy Participates in Exercise Komodo 2025

Why in the news?

The Indian Navy’s participation in Exercise Komodo 2025 highlights India’s commitment to regional maritime security, strengthening cooperation with 39 nations, and emphasizing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific through multilateral naval exercises and international forums.

Key Highlights of Exercise Komodo:

• The Indian Navy has participated in Exercise Komodo 2025, held in Bali, Indonesia.
• INS Shardul and P8I aircraft are part of India’s contingent for the exercise and International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025.
• First launched in 2014, the exercise is a multilateral naval event hosted by Indonesia, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and regional security.

Event Details:

• The theme for 2025 is “Maritime Partnership for Peace and Stability,” focusing on collective efforts for a secure maritime environment.
• 39 nations are participating, with 34 foreign warships and 18 Indonesian Navy vessels.
• The event features warship displays, naval exercises, and an international maritime security symposium.

India’s Commitment to Regional Security:

• India’s involvement emphasizes its dedication to strengthening regional maritime security.
• It highlights India’s role in enhancing naval cooperation, fostering mutual understanding through officer exchange, and supporting peace in the Indo-Pacific region.

This exercise strengthens international relations and encourages collaboration among countries to ensure a secure maritime domain.