Indian Navy Launches Two Landmark Maritime Initiatives: IOS Sagar and AIKEYME
New Delhi, March 2025: The Indian Navy is making a significant move to strengthen maritime security and foster regional cooperation. It is set to launch two maiden initiatives: Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar and Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME). These efforts aim to consolidate India’s role as the ‘Preferred Security Partner.’ They also aim to establish India as the First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). They align with the Government of India’s Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision. This vision is now entering its second decade. The announcement comes after Prime Minister Narendra…