Iglobalnews.com posted on 14 April 2025 an article titled "Indian Navy Conducts Historic Joint Exercise in Africa."
Three Indian naval vessels joined four from Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on 13 April as part of a two-phase joint exercise that includes participants from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa. Phase one includes table-top and command post exercises in Dar es Salaam focused on anti-piracy and information building. The sea phase will focus on strengthening maritime security cooperation. Officers and sailors from the 10 countries will spend 35 days together on one of the Indian ships to learn each other's best practices.
Comment: The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, earlier told the Polish Press Agency that "these maneuvers aim to counter China's growing influence in the region."
