Exercise Samudra Laksamana (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context: Exercise Samudra Laksamana is underway from 28 Feb - 02 Mar 24 at/ off Visakhapatnam.

Exercise Samudra Laksamana

• About: It is a joint naval exercise between the navies of India and Malaysia.
• Aim: To strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the two forces.
• Participant of India: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan
• Participant of Malaysia: Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir.
• Two Phase of Exercise:
• During the harbour phase, professional interactions, official calls, social engagements, visits by the local populace, and various sports events will take place. 
• The Sea Phase of the exercise aims to refine the skills of both navies to enhance interoperability, ensuring peaceful and secure seas for all.

INS Kiltan

• About: It is a formidable anti-submarine warfare corvette serving the Indian Navy as part of Project 28, marking a significant advancement in naval capabilities.
• Third Kamorta-class Corvette: Among the four Kamorta-class corvettes, INS Kiltan stands out as the third, showcasing India's prowess in naval construction and modernization efforts.
• Localization Endeavors: With a remarkable feat of localization, INS Kiltan incorporates approximately 90% of its content sourced from within India, underlining the nation's drive towards self-sufficiency and indigenous defense production.