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The 8th edition of Exercise Ekatha in 2025 occurred in Maldives from mid-November to December 17, hosted at MNDF Central Area Command, Kadhdhoo, spanning 30 days of intense drills between Indian MARCOS and MNDF Marine Corps.
About
- Exercise Ekatha is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), established in 2017.​
Key Objectives
- It focuses on enhancing interoperability in diving operations, special missions, and asymmetric warfare through joint training.
- Activities include combat diving, boarding operations, firing drills, demolition, explosive handling, and heli-borne exercises.​
Strategic Importance
This exercise strengthens maritime security ties in the Indian Ocean Region, supports India's SAGAR vision, and builds capacity against non-traditional threats amid shared sea lanes.
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