2nd June 2025 (12 Topics)
Indian and EUNAVFOR Naval Exercise
Context
The Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) are set to conduct a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean Region, marking the first such operational engagement involving EUNAVFOR warships in India. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and counter non-traditional maritime threats like piracy and smuggling.
Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR to Conduct Joint Naval Exercise to Counter Maritime Threats
- EUNAVFOR (Operation Atalanta):
- EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) operates under Operation Atalanta, launched in 2008 as a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission to deter, prevent, and repress acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia and the Western Indian Ocean.
- The mission also protects vessels of the World Food Programme (WFP) and other vulnerable shipping.
- Participating Vessels (2025 Visit):
- ESPS Reina Sofía – Spanish Navy.
- ITS Antonio Marceglia – Italian Navy.
- Significance of the Exercise:
- First such EUNAVFOR visit under the EU framework to India.
- Enhances interoperability in maritime security and anti-piracy operations.
- Promotes joint response capabilities to non-traditional security threats in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Joint Naval Exercises (India & Other Countries ) |
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Exercise |
Participating Countries |
Notes |
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MALABAR |
India, USA, Japan, Australia |
Major multilateral naval exercise; Indo-Pacific focus; includes aircraft carriers |
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VARUNA |
India, France |
Bilateral maritime exercise since 2001; includes anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine |
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La Pérouse |
India, USA, France, Australia, Japan, UK |
French-led multilateral exercise in the Indian Ocean Region |
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SEA DRAGON |
India, USA, Japan, Canada, South Korea |
Anti-submarine warfare multilateral exercise |
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KONKAN |
India, UK |
Long-standing bilateral naval exercise |
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AIME & IMDEX |
India, ASEAN countries |
Maritime exhibitions and joint naval engagement platforms |
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BRIGHT STAR |
India and 34 nations |
Largest joint multinational exercise hosted by Egypt; India joined recently |
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SALVEX |
India, USA |
Focuses on salvage, diving, and maritime rescue |
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SLINEX |
India, Sri Lanka |
Bilateral naval exercise focused on interoperability and maritime security |
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SAMUDRA SHAKTI |
India, Indonesia |
Maritime cooperation and joint naval operations |
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AL-MOHED AL-HINDI |
India, Saudi Arabia |
First naval bilateral exercise, strengthening strategic ties |
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India-France-UAE PASSEX |
India, France, UAE |
Naval Passage Exercise (PASSEX) to ensure trilateral naval coordination |
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India-France-UAE Trilateral |
India, France, UAE |
Formalized trilateral naval engagement in the IOR |
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KOMODO |
India and 35+ countries |
Indonesia-led multilateral maritime exercise |
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AUSINDEX |
India, Australia |
Bilateral maritime exercise focused on anti-submarine and tactical warfare |
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SIMBEX |
India, Singapore |
Longest-running uninterrupted bilateral naval exercise of India (since 1993) |
PYQ:Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? (2024) 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2 ,3 and 4 |
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