37th India-Indonesia CORPAT exercise

Context

The 37th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (India-Indonesia CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted.

Key-points

• The 37th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) is being held in the Indian Ocean region on November 23 and 24, 2021.
• The indigenously built Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft is participating in the CORPAT). Khanjar.

• From Indonesia, Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, (376) is participating.

About

• It will witness participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both Nations.
• It highlights the mutual trust, synergy and cooperation between the two friendly Navies.
• The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy have been conducting the CORPAT between the two navies along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2002.
• CORPAT is held twice in a year to ensure safety and security in the region for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities. 

Objectives

• It is aimed at keeping the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities.
• CORPATs help build understanding and interoperability between navies, and facilitate institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.

Other Military Exercises with Indonesia

• Samudra Shakti: A bilateral maritime exercise.
• Garuda Shakti: A joint military exercise.