The Indian Navy has once again demonstrated its invincible power on the international stage to maintain peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Indian warships have become the main attraction in the prestigious ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Exercises held in the Philippines and have attracted the attention of the world. The coordinated parade conducted by the Indian Navy along with the forces of top countries like the US, Australia and Japan is creating new vibrations in the Indian Ocean and Pacific coasts. This mega operation that began on September 21 and lasted till 25 in Subic Bay, Philippines, India has deployed the state-of-the-art warship ‘INS Sahyadri’ and the guided missile destroyer ‘INS Kulish’. A total of 6 countries participated in these exercises hosted by the Philippine Navy and co-chaired by Japan. In this, the joint forces of India, the United States, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and Japan joined hands for the purpose of maritime security.
The strategic expertise of the Indian forces was clearly visible in the joint operations conducted at sea under the name of ‘Sea-Phase’. In the event of sudden disasters at sea, the most complex exercises such as search and rescue operations, safe rescue of ships in danger, medical evacuation, deck landing qualification, etc. were successfully completed together with the navies of all the countries. Prior to this, strategic understanding between the respective countries was further strengthened through tabletop exercises and operational coordination meetings. These international exercises are a testament to India’s ambitious ‘Act East’ policy and the vision of ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) aimed at regional peace and security. Through these exercises, the Indian Navy has sent a clear message to the world that it is not just a partner in maintaining peace and harmony in the Indo-Pacific, but a leading force that can lead the international alliance from the front.