Cavalier India Defence Training Academy

Context:   France has expressed interest in joining the India-Australia bilateral naval exercise AUSINDEX-2020. AUSINDEX 2019: The bilateral exercise was aimed to strengthen and enhance mutual cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. (Image: Twitter/@MIB_India) | Representative Image About AUSINDEX: AUSINDEX stands for Australia-India Exercise. It is a bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Aim of the Exercise:  To strengthen and enhance mutual cooperation and interoperability between the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Indian Navy (IN). Other developments:  A naval exercise between India, Australia and Indonesia is also under discussion. In the last few years, India has significantly expanded its military to military engagement with both Australia and France on bilateral level. https://t.co/QX1iczRgAt — The Hindu (@the_hindu) November 25, 2020 Suggested Reads:  Navy participates in a...

 This exercise being conducted in the East Indian Ocean Region, reflects the growing strength of Indo-Australian bilateral relations as comprehensive strategic partners, particularly in defence cooperation in the maritime domain. The exercise would be conducted strictly as a 'non-contact activity' and would not involve any physical contact between the participating personnel of the two navies. (File photo: Reuters) The Indian Navy (IN) is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the East Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from 23 to 24 September, 2020. The exercise would involve participation of HMAS Hobart from the Australian side and Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Karmuk. In addition, an Indian MPA and helicopters from both sides would be participating in the exercise. The exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices from each other, would involve advanced surface and anti-air exercise...