Third India – Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ begins in Sunda Strait

Third India – Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ begins in Sunda Strait

• The third edition of the India and Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’  began on September 20, 2021 in the Sunda Strait, in Indonesia. The three day exercise will culminate on September 22, 2021.
• Sunda Strait lies between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.
• The Indian Navy has deployed its two frontline warships Shivalik and Kadmatt, as well as long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8I, for the exercise.
• The exercise will strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies.

Points to Remember:

1. Samudra Shakti is a joint naval exercise of India with which country?
2. Name of the joint naval exercise of India and Indonesia
3. Samudra Shakti 2021 was held at which place?
4. Samudra Shakti 2021 is which edition of the annual exercise?