• Exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy began on February 28 off Visakhapatnam and will conclude March 2.

• Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Naval Ship KD Lekir are participating in the third edition of this exercise which has harbour professional interactions followed by the operational phase at sea.

• The exercise aims to strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian and Royal Malaysian Navy.

• The harbour phase involves professional interactions, subject matter expert exchange on topics of mutual interest, sports fixtures, and other interactions.

• These interactions are aimed at enhancing the knowledge base, sharing best practices and further cooperation on maritime aspects.

Other bilateral exercises with Malaysia:

• Exercise Udarashakti - Air exercise

• Exercise Harimau Shakti - Army exercise.

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