ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)
Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi, with Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet embarked onboard, arrived at Singapore on May 1, 2023, to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023). This exercise is scheduled from May 2 to May 8, 2023, and will provide an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN navies to work together closely and conduct seamless operations in the maritime domain.
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- The Harbour Phase of AIME-2023 is scheduled to be held at Changi Naval Base from May 2 to May 4, 2023. During this phase, participating nations will engage in various professional and cultural exchanges.
- The Sea Phase of AIME-2023 will be conducted from May 7 to May 8, 2023, in the South China Sea. This phase will include a wide range of naval exercises such as surface warfare exercises, anti-submarine warfare exercises, and air defense exercises.
- INS Delhi and INS Satpura are a part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam.
- INS Delhi is India’s first indigenously-built guided missile destroyer, and INS Satpura is an indigenously-built guided missile stealth frigate.
- While the INS Delhi and INS Satpura are at port call in Singapore, they will take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX-23) and the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC), both hosted by Singapore.
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Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs