AIKEYME 2025: India-Africa Naval Exercise off Tanzania
Why in the news
The first India-Africa maritime exercise was staged to improve navy-to-navy teamwork across the Indian Ocean Region.
Key facts
- Venue: off Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania; April 13-18, 2025.
- Vision: MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
- Others: Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa.
Indian ships
| Ship | Type |
|---|---|
| INS Sunayna | Offshore patrol vessel under IOS SAGAR, carrying personnel from 9 nations |
| INS Chennai | Guided missile destroyer |
| INS Kesari | Landing Ship Tank (Large) |
Significance
- Naval diplomacy and capacity-building with Africa; stability against piracy, illegal fishing and maritime terrorism.