Indian Navy hosts Fifth Edition of Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025’ with Indonesian Navy at Visakhapatnam

IN NEWS — Indian Navy hosts Fifth Edition of Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025’ with Indonesian Navy at Visakhapatnam

ANALYSIS

1. Context:
   The Indian Navy is conducting the fifth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025’ with the Indonesian Navy from 14–17 October 2025 at Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
2. Participating Units:
   • Indian Navy: INS Kavaratti – an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette of the Eastern Fleet.
   • Indonesian Navy: KRI John Lie – a Corvette equipped with an integral helicopter, which arrived at Visakhapatnam to a ceremonial welcome.
3. Phases of the Exercise:
   • Harbour Phase:
     • Focused on building camaraderie and professional cooperation.
     • Activities included Cross Deck Visits, Joint Yoga Sessions, Friendly Sports Events, and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE).
   • Sea Phase:
     • Involves dynamic maritime operations such as Helicopter Operations, Air Defence Exercises, Weapon Firing Drills, and Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS) operations.
4. Objectives:
   • To enhance interoperability between the Indian and Indonesian Navies.
   • To strengthen mutual understanding and share best practices in maritime operations.
   • To reaffirm the shared commitment of both nations towards stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.

STATIC PART (RELEVANT FACTS)

• Exercise Name: Samudra Shakti
• Nature: Bilateral Maritime Exercise between India and Indonesia.
• First Edition: 2018
• Host in 2025: India (Visakhapatnam)
• Conducting Authority: Indian Navy under Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
• Strategic Objective: Strengthening naval cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and enhancing operational synergy.

Updated – 15 Oct 2025 ; 2:34 PM | PIB

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