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India Launches Historic Naval Exercise with Ten African Nations

3/25/2025

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India is set to launch its first-ever naval exercise, "Aikeyme," from April 13-18 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together ten African nations. This pivotal initiative seeks to bolster maritime security and combat piracy. Meanwhile, the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar will send INS Sunayna, crewed by a diverse multinational team, for collaborative surveillance and training efforts.

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India is set to launch its first-ever naval exercise, "Aikeyme," from April 13-18 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together ten African nations. This pivotal initiative seeks to bolster maritime security and combat piracy. Meanwhile, the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar will send INS Sunayna, crewed by a diverse multinational team, for collaborative surveillance and training efforts.