India-Australia naval exercise 'AUSINDEX 15' to begin tomorrow
9 years, 6 months ago

India-Australia naval exercise 'AUSINDEX 15' to begin tomorrow

India TV News  

New Delhi: India and Austrlia will on Saturday begin their first bilateral naval exercise that will focus on anti-submarine warfare as the two countries look at deepening defence cooperation especially in the Indian Ocean. The maritime exercise is a tangible sign that will strengthen defence co-operation between the two countries as envisaged in the Framework for Security Co-operation announced by the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers in 2014, a Navy statement said. The week-long bilateral maritime exercise comprising Royal Australian Navy ships Sirius, Arunta, and reached Visakhapatnam on Friday. In addition, one Royal Australian air force P3C orion surveillance aircraft and Indian Navy's P8I maritime patrol aircraft will operate from Chennai during the exercise.

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Indian Navy’s Tropex-25 Concludes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Navy’s Tropex-25 Concludes

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The 2025 edition of the Indian Navy’s capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise, conducted over a period of three months from January, concluded in March this year. Set in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal, the theatre of operations for the exercise extended approximately 4,300 nautical miles from north to south and 5,000 nautical miles from the …

Indian Navy’s theatre level exercise TROPEX 2025: A show of strength and synergy in a complex world
4 weeks ago

Indian Navy’s theatre level exercise TROPEX 2025: A show of strength and synergy in a complex world

Firstpost  

The exercise integrates combat operations across the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, validating the concept of joint warfare in modern conflict scenarios TROPEX 2025 includes a comprehensive deployment of more than 65 Navy vessels, nine submarines, and more than 80 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Image: Southern Command on X The Indian Navy has once again commenced its flagship …

In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises

Firstpost  

From exercises such as Malabar, involving the United States, Japan, and Australia, to Milan, which includes navies from Southeast Asia and beyond, here’s a look at 10 times the Indian Navy made a splash in global waters The Indian Navy hosts and takes part in several bilateral and multilateral exercises. Image source: X.com/@indiannavy The recently concluded AMAN 2025 naval exercise, …

INS Vikrant Joins Tropex Exercises in Indian Ocean
1 month, 3 weeks ago

INS Vikrant Joins Tropex Exercises in Indian Ocean

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indigenous Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is among the top-class vessels and aircraft that are participating in the 2025 edition of the Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise, currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. The Tropex is conducted biennially with participation by all operational Indian Naval units, along with substantial participation by assets of the Indian Army, …

Navy’s biennial TROPEX exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Navy’s biennial TROPEX exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region

The Hindu  

Indian Navy’s biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region, from January to March, in which the combined fleet comprising approximately 65 Indian Navy ships, nine submarines and over 80 aircraft of different types are “put through complex maritime operational scenarios to validate and refine the Navy’s Concept of Operations, including forward deployed sustenance …

Maritime drill in Indian Ocean on as Quad foreign ministers set to meet
2 months, 1 week ago

Maritime drill in Indian Ocean on as Quad foreign ministers set to meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While the maritime forces of the Quad nations are together exercising in the Indian Ocean as part of a multinational exercise, the foreign ministers of India, Australia and Japan are expected to meet a day after Donald Trump takes oath as the 47th US President on January 20. The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, …

Pakistan's upcoming joint naval exercise with China sparks Indian concerns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's upcoming joint naval exercise with China sparks Indian concerns

India Today  

The upcoming AMAN-25 multinational naval exercise, hosted by the Pakistan Navy, and scheduled from February 7 to 11, 2025, in Karachi, has garnered significant attention, especially with expectations of the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China actively participating. China’s involvement in AMAN-25 could be viewed as an effort to project power in the region and solidify its maritime influence, directly …

India-Australia joint military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND' begins in Pune
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Australia joint military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND' begins in Pune

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A joint military exercise between India and Australia began in Pune on Friday with an aim to promote cooperation through enhancement of interoperability in the conduct of joint sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environment in semi-desert terrain under the relevant chapter of the UN mandate. India-Australia joint military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND' begins in Pune The third edition of 'Exercise AUSTRAHIND' …

India-Australia defence ties strengthen with 'AustraHind' joint training exercise 2024 in Pune
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Australia defence ties strengthen with 'AustraHind' joint training exercise 2024 in Pune

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a notable sign of deepening defence cooperation between India and Australia, this year’s edition of the joint military exercise “AustraHind” commenced on Friday at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra. Defence Australia stated, “Exercise AustraHind will enable the two sides to share their best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting tactical operations. “Australia and …

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8

The Hindu  

India will host the Malabar Naval Exercise 2024, a major international naval exercise involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. The exercise will take place from October 8 to 18 in Visakhapatnam, featuring various Indian naval platforms and special forces from all four nations. It will focus on enhancing cooperation and operational capabilities through complex maritime operations such as anti-submarine …

Australia sends combat aircraft for air exercise for first time
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia sends combat aircraft for air exercise for first time

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a first the Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India to participate in a multinational exercise. The Royal Australian Air Force has sent three EA-18G Growler aircraft from No 6 Squadron, and up to 120 personnel to be part of the Phase-II of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur …

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia

The Diplomat  

The navies of Australia, India, Japan and the United States kicked off the 27th edition of the Malabar naval exercise off the coast of Sydney on August 11. In fact, the recent Japanese Defense White Paper said that “North Korea’s military activities pose an even more grave and imminent threat to Japan’s national security than ever before.” The white paper …

Indian Navy ships and aircraft arrive in Singapore for SIMBEX 23 | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy ships and aircraft arrive in Singapore for SIMBEX 23 | DETAILS

India TV News  

SIMBEX 23: Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise will be hosted by Singapore this year. For this, Indian Naval ships INS Ranvijay, INS Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore on Wednesday to participate in the 30th edition of the SIMBEX 23. The SIMBEX series of exercises between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy have been conducted annually …

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise
1 year, 7 months ago

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35 fighters jets joined the 27th edition of Malabar naval exercise involving Australia, India, Japan and the U.S., which concluded on the east coast of Australia off Sydney on Monday. “At the culmination of five days of multifarious exercises, Exercise Malabar vividly showcased the strong cooperation, shared values and the collective ability of the four …

Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir on extended range deployment to Fremantle in Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir on extended range deployment to Fremantle in Australia

India TV News  

Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir is on an extended-range deployment. During its stay in Australia, INS Vagir will participate in various exercises with Royal Australian Navy units on the West Coast of Australia. In addition, the RAN submarine and Indian Naval P8i aircraft are scheduled to exercise with INS Vagir. The extended range deployment is the maiden deployment by an …

India-Indonesia bilateral exercise 'Samudra Shakti' concludes in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

India-Indonesia bilateral exercise 'Samudra Shakti' concludes in South China Sea

The Hindu  

The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concluded in the South China Sea. The sea phase held from May 17 to 19, 2023 witnessed the participation of Anti Submarine Warfare corvette INS Kavaratti with an integral Chetak helicopter and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The successful completion of Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 illustrated the strong partnership between India …

India is top-tier security partner, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
2 years ago

India is top-tier security partner, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

The Hindu  

Australia will host Exercise Malabar for the first time and India will, also for the first time, participate in Australia’s Talisman Sabre exercise, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced. Recalling the surge in military-to-military engagements between the two countries, he said “Last year, we conducted more exercises, operations and dialogues than ever before.” In a major step forward in our …

Austra-Hind 2022: India-Australia bilateral military training exercise begins in Rajasthan
2 years, 4 months ago

Austra-Hind 2022: India-Australia bilateral military training exercise begins in Rajasthan

India TV News  

The bilateral training exercise “Austra-Hind 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges from 28 November to 11 December 2022. The aim of the exercise is to build positive military relations, imbibe each other’s best practices and promote the ability to operate together while undertaking multi-domain operations …

India, Australia to conduct joint army exercise in Rajasthan from today
2 years, 4 months ago

India, Australia to conduct joint army exercise in Rajasthan from today

Hindustan Times  

The armies of India and Australia are set to conduct Austra Hind 22, a training exercise, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan beginning today till December 11, with the drills helping the two sides to deepen their interoperability and also strengthen the bilateral relationship, the army said in a statement on Sunday. “This joint exercise will enable the …

Austra Hind '22 To Begin Tomorrow: 1st Edition of the Military Training Between India, Australia Explained
2 years, 4 months ago

Austra Hind '22 To Begin Tomorrow: 1st Edition of the Military Training Between India, Australia Explained

News 18  

A bilateral training exercise between armies of India and Australia will kick-start in Rajasthan from Monday, the defence ministry here said. “Bilateral training exercise ‘AUSTRA HIND 22’ between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges from 28 November to 11 December 2022. This includes the Malabar ‘Quad’ naval …

India-Aus armies to hold joint military exercise in Rajasthan | VIDEO
2 years, 4 months ago

India-Aus armies to hold joint military exercise in Rajasthan | VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

A bilateral training exercise between the Indian and Australian armies - 'AUSTRA HIND 22' - will be conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from Monday. The joint exercise, besides promoting understanding and interoperability between the two armies, will further help in strengthening ties between India and Australia. The aim of the exercise is to build positive military …

'Austra Hind 22': India-Australia bilateral military training exercise to begin tomorrow in Rajasthan
2 years, 4 months ago

'Austra Hind 22': India-Australia bilateral military training exercise to begin tomorrow in Rajasthan

India TV News  

'Austra Hind 22' exercise: A bilateral training exercise between the armies of India and Australia will kick-start in Rajasthan from Monday, the defence ministry said. "Bilateral training exercise 'AUSTRA HIND 22' between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges from 28 November to 11 December 2022. This joint …

Australian warships reach Visakhapatnam to participate in 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' Exercise with Indian Navy
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian warships reach Visakhapatnam to participate in 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' Exercise with Indian Navy

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh: In order to participate in an Exercise called 'Indo-Pacific Endeavour' with the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy ships HMAS Adelaide and Anzac arrived in Visakhapatnam on Monday. According to a press release from the Australian Defense Ministry, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, one of Australia's main regional engagement initiatives, will make a record-breaking 14 country-visit this time around as it returns …

India Navy conducts maritime exercise with Singapore at Visakhapatnam
2 years, 5 months ago

India Navy conducts maritime exercise with Singapore at Visakhapatnam

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise from 26 to 30 October at Visakhapatnam, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. “Two ships from Republic of Singapore Navy, RSS Stalwart and RSS Vigilance arrived Visakhapatnam on 25 October 2022 for participation in the exercise,” the ministry said. Rear Admiral Sean …

India, Australia conclude Maritime Partnership Exercise, reaffirms strong naval ties
2 years, 7 months ago

India, Australia conclude Maritime Partnership Exercise, reaffirms strong naval ties

Firstpost  

INS Sumedha participated with HMAS Anzac in the exercise reaffirming the strong navy-to-navy links and interoperability between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy Perth: The Maritime Partnership Exercise between the navies of India and Australia concluded on Saturday. INS Sumedha participated with HMAS Anzac in the exercise reaffirming the strong navy-to-navy links and interoperability between Indian Navy and Royal Australian …

Indian Navy to showcase its might at Milan from Feb 25
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian Navy to showcase its might at Milan from Feb 25

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy is getting set to showcase its technological prowess and indigenization forays at Milan, the high-profile international naval exercises beginning both onshore and offshore here from February 25 to March 4. On display, among others, will be the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle developed by DRDO’s NSTL, Visakhapatnam, torpedoes, mines and other equipment, which were mostly indigenously developed. The Navy …

India, Japan conduct 3-day maritime exercise in Arabian Sea
3 years, 5 months ago

India, Japan conduct 3-day maritime exercise in Arabian Sea

India Today  

The fifth edition of three-day India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force held in Arabian Sea ended on Friday. 5th Ed of bilateral #maritime ex #JIMEX saw ships & aircraft of @jmsdf_pao_eng & #IndianNavy engaging in a high tempo of operations focused on air, surface & sub-surface dimensions of #MaritimeOps as well …

Indian Navy to take part in sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 – 29
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Navy to take part in sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 – 29

India Today  

The Indian Navy will be participating in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 29, 2021, along with the US Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force and the Royal Australian Navy. The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The …

Indian Navy to join big Quad exercise in Guam this week
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Navy to join big Quad exercise in Guam this week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The navies of the four “Quad” nations -- India, the United States, Japan and Australia -- will be conducting the high-profile Malabar exercises in the US Pacific territory of Guam from Thursday, in a clear message to China. Complex surface, sub-surface and air operations, including live weapon firing drills, anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drills, joint manoeuvres and …

Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India is sending four navy …

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Navy Eastern Fleet to deploy task force for two months in South China Sea

India Today  

Indian Navy ships will proceed on an overseas deployment to South East Asian countries as part of India’s 'Act East' policy to enhance military cooperation amid China's increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region. "In pursuit of the Act East policy and to enhance military cooperation with friendly countries, a Task Force of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet is scheduled to …

Navy Chief strongly pitches for third aircraft carrier, says India will soon procure six more submarines, other assets
4 years, 3 months ago

Navy Chief strongly pitches for third aircraft carrier, says India will soon procure six more submarines, other assets

Firstpost  

Admiral Karambir Singh also said the Indian Navy was cognisant of the rapid expansion of the Chinese PLA, and has put in place a standard operating procedure in the event of any infringement of its maritime domain in the Indian Ocean Region New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said the Indian Navy is moving towards procuring a …

India discussing more trilateral naval exercises
4 years, 4 months ago

India discussing more trilateral naval exercises

The Hindu  

In continuation of the trend of growing trilateral and multilateral exercises, two new trilateral naval exercises are in the works: one among India, Australia and Indonesia; and in the other, France is keen on joining India-Australia bilateral naval exercise AUSINDEX, according to two official sources. With India’s capacity growing up in the Indian Ocean Region and the focus on Indo-Pacific, …

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore
4 years, 4 months ago

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore

India Today  

After Malabar Exercise, the Indian Navy is carrying out war games with the navies of Singapore and Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Indian Navy ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the second edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20, from 21 to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea. The …

Malabar naval exercise begins, Quad Nations conduct drills in Bay of Bengal | Details
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar naval exercise begins, Quad Nations conduct drills in Bay of Bengal | Details

India Today  

The Indian Navy, United States Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, and Royal Australian Navy on Tuesday held a series of complex manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal, kick-starting the four-day-long first phase of the Malabar naval exercise. Indian Navy ships Ranvijay, Shivalik, Shakti, Sukanya, and submarine Sindhuraj participated in the naval exercise along with US Navy ship John S …

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal
4 years, 5 months ago

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal

Firstpost  

The second phase of the mega exercise, which is a naval drill by all four member nations of the Quad coalition, is scheduled to be held from 17 to 20 November in the Arabian sea, officials informed on Friday The first phase of the Malabar naval exercise featuring navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will take place from …

First Phase of Malabar Exercise to Take Place from November 3-6 in Bay of Bengal
4 years, 5 months ago

First Phase of Malabar Exercise to Take Place from November 3-6 in Bay of Bengal

News 18  

The first phase of the Malabar naval exercise featuring navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will take place from November 3 to 6 in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam coast, officials said on Friday. The officials said the first phase of the drill would witness complex and advanced naval exercises, including surface, anti-submarine and anti-air warfare operations, …

With eye on China, India invites Australia for military exercises
4 years, 5 months ago

With eye on China, India invites Australia for military exercises

Live Mint  

India on Monday said it has invited Australia to participate in the annual Malabar naval exercises with the US and Japan in November. “High-end military exercises such as Malabar are key to enhancing Australia’s maritime capabilities, building interoperability with our close partners, and demonstrating our collective resolve to support an open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Exercise Malabar also showcases the deep …

India snubs China, invites Australia to Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan
4 years, 5 months ago

India snubs China, invites Australia to Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a snub to China, India has invited Australia to its trilateral naval exercise "Malabar" in November with USA and Japan. However, China's aggression at the line of actual control in Eastern Ladakh since May this year, seemed to have finally made India to come out of its reluctance and invite Australia to the Naval exercise. "As India …

Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing

ABC  

Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia was formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India. Key points: Australia has not participated in Exercise Malabar since 2007 The decision to stop was made due to concerns over relations with China Beijing views the quadrilateral exercises …

India invites Australia to join Malabar naval exercise, Australia confirms
4 years, 5 months ago

India invites Australia to join Malabar naval exercise, Australia confirms

Op India  

The Malabar naval exercise finally becomes a Quad event after Australia confirms full participation in the military exercise with India, US and Japan scheduled in November this year. Statement just in from 🇦🇺 Foreign Minister @MarisePayne: pic.twitter.com/XaAWQWyJmT — Shiv Aroor October 19, 2020 Calling it a milestone opportunity for the Australian Defence force, the minister of foreign affairs and minister …

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday

Live Mint  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. "SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain," an Indian Navy …

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday
4 years, 6 months ago

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday

News 18  

New Delhi: Navies of India and Australia will carry out a two-day mega exercise in the Indian Ocean Region beginning Wednesday that will involve a range of complex naval manoeuvres, anti-aircraft drills and helicopter operations, officials said. The exercise comes in the midst of India's tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese …

Indian Navy to undertake passage exercise with Australian Navy
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian Navy to undertake passage exercise with Australian Navy

India Today  

The Indian Navy is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise with Royal Australian Navy in the East Indian Ocean Region from 23 to 24 September, 2020. The exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices from each other, would involve advanced surface and anti-air exercises including weapon firings, seamanship exercises, naval manoeuvres and Cross Deck Flying Operations. …

Government mulls Australia’s entry into Malabar naval exercise
4 years, 8 months ago

Government mulls Australia’s entry into Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

A key meeting of the Ministry of Defence on Friday discussed the issue of inviting Australia for the trilateral Malabar naval exercise with Japan and the United States. The decision, if taken, will bring all Quad countries together as part of the annual war games and also mark a major shift for India’s Indo-Pacific plans. Beijing’s sensitivities As reported by …

India open to including Australia in Malabar naval exercise
4 years, 9 months ago

India open to including Australia in Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

India is prepared to expand the Malabar trilateral naval exercise involving India, the U.S. and Japan, to also include Australia, defence officials told The Hindu. Despite regular requests from Australia in the last few years, India has resisted issuing the invitation to the Malabar exercise, ostensibly over concerns that it would give the appearance of a “quadrilateral military alliance” aimed …

Quest for strategic leverage over China: Why India doesn't want to include Australia in Malabar exercises just yet
6 years, 2 months ago

Quest for strategic leverage over China: Why India doesn't want to include Australia in Malabar exercises just yet

Firstpost  

India’s expanding bilateral ties with Australia is offset by its peculiar reluctance to let Canberra join the Malabar naval exercises despite repeated requests. Going by The Hindu report, it is unclear whether India wants to avoid irritating China and be respectful of its ‘sensitivities’, or whether New Delhi is unconvinced of Canberra’s China policy. Australia’s former foreign minister Julie Bishop …

Russian Navy ships arrive in India for maritime exercise
6 years, 3 months ago

Russian Navy ships arrive in India for maritime exercise

The Quint  

New Delhi, Dec 9 Russian Federation Navy ships Varyag, Admiral Panteleyev and Boris Butoma on Sunday arrived at Visakhapatnam to participate in INDRA NAVY, the bilateral maritime exercise with Indian Navy. The Harbour Phase would be held at Visakhapatnam from December 9-12, which "would encompass planning conferences, professional interactions, cultural visits, sports fixtures and formal calls between flag officers/senior officers …

INS Sahyadri enters Australia's Port of Darwin for KAKADU exercise, to take part in multilateral maritime drill
6 years, 7 months ago

INS Sahyadri enters Australia's Port of Darwin for KAKADU exercise, to take part in multilateral maritime drill

Firstpost  

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri entered the Port of Darwin, Australia, yesterday to take part in a multilateral maritime exercise, the Indian Navy said in a statement New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri entered the Port of Darwin, Australia, on Thursday to take part in a multilateral maritime exercise, the Indian Navy said in a statement. Exercise KAKADU, which started in …

IAF to participate in air combat exercise in Australia: New Delhi-Canberra ties on the upswing, but disagreements remain
6 years, 8 months ago

IAF to participate in air combat exercise in Australia: New Delhi-Canberra ties on the upswing, but disagreements remain

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force is participating in the ‘Pitch Black’ air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. For instance, it characterises the South China Sea disputes as ‘a major fault line in the regional order,’ proclaiming Australia’s intention to ‘conduct co-operative activities with other countries consistent with international law.’ The use of the term ‘Indo-Pacific’, instead of …

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