Exercise CORPAT 2021

Indian Navy with Indonesian Navy from 30th July 2021  to 31 July 2021. The 36th edition of INDIA – INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL(CORPAT) between India and Indonesia witness participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both nations. The exercise, being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the high degree of mutual trust and confidence, synergy and cooperation between the two friendly navies.

About SAGAR (Security AndGrowth for All in the Region)
As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security AndGrowth for All in the Region), Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries in the Indian Ocean Region to enhance maritime security in the region. India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years. Maritime interactions have been growing steadily between the two navies with frequent port visits, bilateral exercises and training exchanges.

Sources :  PIB