Second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) begins at Subic Bay, Philippines
The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026 with INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish, under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.
Summary
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish joined maritime forces of ASEAN member states for AIME-2026 at Subic Bay. India's Ambassador to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, was Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony. A harbour phase of professional, sporting and cultural engagements is followed by a sea phase of coordinated exercises to improve interoperability.
Key facts
- Exercise
- ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026), 2nd edition
- Venue
- Subic Bay, Philippines
- Began
- 28 September 2026
- Indian ships
- INS Sahyadri, INS Kulish
- Theme
- Anchored in Trust, United at Sea
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began in September 2026 at:
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Correct answer: B — Subic Bay, Philippines
AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026.
Which Indian Naval Ships took part in AIME-2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish participated in AIME-2026 at Subic Bay.