The 29th India–Indonesia CORPAT has commenced at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command. The bilateral exercise is scheduled to be held from 9th– 25th May.
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sutedi Senoputra has arrived to take part in the 29th series of IND–INDO CORPAT.
An Indonesian Maritime Patrol Aircraft has also arrived with the Indonesian Naval delegation.
Defence relations between India and Indonesia are growing steadily with regular joint activities and interactions between the Armed Forces of the two countries.
The bilateral exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding and inter–operability between the two navies.
CORPAT is a bilateral maritime exercise held between India and Indonesia under the broad ambit of strategic partnership.
Both countries have been carrying out maritime exercise twice a year from 2002.
As per the exercise, search and rescue operations are carried out and the two navies institute measures for vessels indulged in unlawful activities as well as control pollution.
The basic aim of CORPAT is to keep the vital part of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) safe and secure for commercial shipping, International trade and legitimate marine activities.
CORPAT has helped to boost understanding and interoperability between the two navies and also has promoted maritime security in the region.
