According to the Ministry of Defence, the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise successfully concluded at Sri Vijaya Puram on 03 November 2026. Conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command from 30 October to 03 November 2026, the exercise aimed to advance regional maritime collaboration and collective security.
Naval ships from BIMSTEC member states participated in the event, including Indian Naval Ships INS Taragiri, INS Karmuk and INS Saryu, along with Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Aung Zeya and Sri Lanka Navy Ship SLNS Gajabahu. Senior dignitaries and representatives from BIMSTEC nations also attended to underscore regional cooperation.
The exercise included a harbour phase featuring professional and cultural interactions, followed by a sea phase off Sri Vijaya Puram from 02 to 03 November 2026 that involved coordinated maritime deployments and operational activities.
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Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “CULMINATION OF THE MAIDEN BIMSTEC MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE AT ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR COMMAND”. Read the original release.
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