INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish conclude participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines
3 October 2026
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026), held in the Philippines. The theme was 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'. The Harbour Phase included leaders' engagements, sporting events, yoga and a table-top exercise. The Sea Phase covered Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Visit-Board-Search-Seizure (VBSS) and Underway Replenishment drills, plus helicopter cross-deck landings and CASEVAC drills. The Ministry of Defence said the participation is in consonance with India's Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision.
In plain words
MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions — The vision under which the Ministry of Defence placed India's maritime engagement with partner navies.
VBSS Visit, Board, Search and Seizure — A boarding drill practised during the Sea Phase.