Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kulish wrap up ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise AIME 2026 hosted by the Philippines

Key facts

• Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise AIME 2026, conducted in the Philippines under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.
• The exercise comprised a Harbour Phase featuring Key Leaders' Engagements, sporting events, Yoga, Community Interaction and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, followed by a Sea Phase.
• During the Sea Phase, the ships took part in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Visit-Board-Search-Seizure (VBSS) and Underway Replenishment drills, along with helicopter exercises including cross-deck landings, vertical replenishment and CASEVAC drills.
• The participation reaffirmed the Indian Navy's commitment to engagement with partner maritime forces, in line with India's Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).