2nd ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise AIME 2026

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The second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) is being co-hosted by the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy in the Philippines.
Indian Navy's front-line warships Sahyadri and Kulish are actively participating in the naval drills alongside ASEAN warships.
The inaugural edition of this maritime exercise was conducted in Singapore in the year 2023.
The exercise supports India's regional maritime vision of MAHASAGAR and aligns with the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

The second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) is currently taking place in the Philippines to strengthen maritime cooperation.
This military exercise aims to build stronger security relationships between the Indian Navy and the naval forces of the ASEAN member states.

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish are representing India in this bilateral maritime exercise.
The participating ships from the ASEAN side include BRP Jose Rizal, BRP Tarlac, and RSS Justice.
The Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy are co-hosting this second edition of the maritime exercise.
The inaugural edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise was successfully held in Singapore in the year 2023.

The navies are conducting expert-level discussions on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
The training also covers essential aspects of Logistics cooperation and the role of Women, Peace and Security.
The forces are conducting active sea drills off the coast of the Zambales province in the Philippines.
These sea operations include Boarding operations, Helicopter cross-deck landings, and critical Medical evacuation exercises.

This joint exercise helps improve maritime security, enhances operational coordination, and builds deep mutual trust between India and ASEAN nations.
The initiative strongly supports India's maritime vision called MAHASAGAR, which stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
The exercise also reinforces India's commitment to ASEAN centrality and supports the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.