Context:
India conducted the inaugural India–South Korea naval exercise at Busan Naval Harbour, marking a key step in Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation. Simultaneously, India began AUSTRAHIND 2025 with Australia and INDRA 2025 with Russia, highlighting its expanding defence partnerships.
India–Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Exercise:
- Nations Involved: India & South Korea
- Host: Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea
- Aim: Enhance naval interoperability, strengthen maritime partnership, and promote Indo-Pacific regional stability.
- Key Features:
- Conducted in two phases:
- Harbour phase: cross-deck visits, technical training, mutual familiarisation.
- Sea phase: joint naval operations between INS Sahyadri and ROKS Gyeongnam.
- Focus on operational synergy and maritime security under India’s Act East Policy.
- Conducted in two phases:
Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025:
- Nations Involved: India & Australia
- Host: Perth, Australia
- Aim: Strengthen cooperation and interoperability in sub-conventional warfare and urban operations.
- Key Features:
- Company-level tactical drills in open and semi-desert terrains.
- Emphasis on integration of emerging technologies and combined operations.
Military Exercise INDRA 2025:
- Nations Involved: India & Russia
- Host: Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Aim: Enhance counter-terrorism coordination and operational readiness.
- Key Features:
- Live-fire exercises, UAV reconnaissance, precision strikes.
- Focus on hostage-rescue missions, artillery coordination, and joint tactical planning in desert conditions.
