India and Australia participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series called ‘AUSINDEX’ on September 30, 2021.

• This exercise will allow the Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy in strengthening their “inter-operability” by sharing the best practices.
• It will also help in developing a ‘common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations’.
• AUSINDEX Maritime exercise are conducted in India and Australia alternatively.
• The 4^th edition is being conducted in the Northern Australia Exercise Area.
• In the fourth edition, surface units of both countries will be included.
• Units will exercise with HMAS Rankin, F-18 aircraft, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A, integral helicopters of Australian & Indian Navy and Collins Class Australian Submarine.
• This exercise is aligned to the 2020 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both the countries.