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The second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise began at Subic Bay in the Philippines.
Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish are taking part.
The exercise is meant to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability between India and ASEAN forces.
The program includes a harbour phase with professional exchanges and a sea phase with coordinated training.
Why it mattersThe drill deepens naval interoperability and could shape how India and ASEAN coordinate maritime security in a contested region.
More context
The Indian Embassy said the exercise is co-hosted by the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy.
Events include expert exchanges on disaster relief and logistics, followed by sea drills off Zambales province.