Why in News? 

The 5th edition of the Indo-Indonesian bilateral maritime exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. 

• Foundation:Initiated in 2018 under India’s Act East Policy, Samudra Shakti focuses on complex maritime operations. 
• Key Activities: Military Interdiction Operations (MIO), Cross Deck Landings, Air Defence drills, Practice Weapon Firings, Replenishment Approaches, and Tactical Manoeuvres. 
• Objective: To enhance coordination, strengthen defence cooperation, and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 

Other Exercises 

• Garuda Shakti: Counter-terrorism and jungle warfare training between India and Indonesia’s armies. 
• IND-INDO CORPAT: Coordinated naval patrol for security in the Andaman Sea and Malacca Strait.