Why in News?
On 09 September 2026, the Indian Navy ship INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, to participate in the 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Laksamana'.
Key Points
- Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
- The fourth edition includes harbour and sea engagements to improve interoperability and mutual understanding.
- The exercise is aligned with India’s MAHASAGAR vision and the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026.
Exam Connect
- MAHASAGAR → Maritime Heads for Active Security and Growth for All in the Region → Indian Navy outreach to Indian Ocean littoral states
- INS Mysore → indigenous Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer → commissioned 1999