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Exercise ‘AIKEYME’

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates
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Prelims level: Exercise Aikeyme

Why in the News?

India is set to strengthen its military and maritime ties with African nations through two significant initiatives—Exercise Aikeyme (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement) and IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship Sagar).

About Exercise Aikeyme 

  • Aikeyme is India’s first-ever multilateral naval exercise with 10 African nations, aimed at improving maritime cooperation, enhancing maritime security, and addressing regional threats.
  • It will be held off Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, from April 13 to 18, 2025.
  • The nations taking part include Tanzania (co-host), Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.
  • It is aimed at increasing interoperability between the Indian Navy and African navies, with a focus on combating common threats like piracy and drug trafficking.
  • The goal is to make this exercise a biennial event and expand participation in future editions to include West African nations.
  • Key Features:
    • Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills.
    • Arms firing exercises.
    • Helicopter operations.
    • Search and rescue missions.
    • Table-top and command post exercises on anti-piracy operations and information-sharing.

IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship) Initiative

  • The IOS Sagar initiative focuses on deepening India’s maritime cooperation with IOR countries.
  • It involves the deployment of the Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, which will be manned by a combined crew of Indian sailors and 44 personnel from nine African countries.
  • The initiative will take place from April 5 to May 8, 2025.
  • Key Participating Countries: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.
  • Activities:
    • The ship will undertake port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria, and Male.
    • The ship will also engage in joint surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
    • The personnel will undergo two-week training capsules at Kochi, including sea training, watchkeeping, and other professional naval activities.

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