What is it?

• It is the maiden bilateral naval exercise between India and Saudi Arabia.
• The exercise aims to undertake co-ordinated action against asymmetric threat, replenishment at sea procedures, anti-piracy and boarding operations.

Why in News:

• India, Saudi Arabia began their maiden naval exercise recently off the coast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

 Reference:

1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-saudi-arabia-begin-maiden-naval-exercise/article35875623.ece