The Indian Navy marked its debut in Exercise La Perouse, a significant multilateral maritime exercise, in April 2021. These military exercises hold immense importance from the perspective of UPSC Prelims and also play a crucial role in the international relations segment of the UPSC syllabus .
This article provides a detailed overview of the naval Exercise La Perouse, which is of significant importance for the IAS exam and other govt exams .
La Perouse is a multilateral naval exercise, initiated by the French Navy in 2019. The maiden exercise saw the participation of the navies of France, the US, Australia, and Japan.
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The 2021 edition of La Perouse Exercise marked the first-time participation of India, along with the navies of France, the US, Japan, and Australia.
The naval exercise is viewed as a signal to China, which has been increasing its engagements in the Indian Ocean region. China has territorial disputes with several countries in the region, including Japan, Brunei, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
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