India will conduct its first major naval exercise named `Aikeyme` with 10 African nations and launch `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar` initiative next month. These efforts aim to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and solidify India’s role as a preferred security partner. Aikeyme exercise will involve various countries focusing on marine drills and rescue operations.
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