Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The European Union (EU) and India conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea on October 24, 2023. The exercise, which involved ships from the Indian Navy and three EU member states, was aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation in the region. The EU-India Maritime Security Dialogue, which was held in Brussels on October 5, 2023, paved the way for the exercise. The dialogue focused on a range of issues, including maritime security cooperation, piracy, and human trafficking.