Exercise Komodo

Exercise Komodo

The multilateral naval exercise Komodo has commenced in Bali, Indonesia.

About Exercise Komodo

• The exercise aims to enhance maritime interoperability and regional security cooperation.
• INS Shardul and the Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft will participate.
• Launched in 2014, Exercise Komodo is a non-combat military event organized by the Indonesian Navy to promote maritime cooperation among friendly nations.

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Gulf of Aqaba
A new study has revealed a notable pause in coral reef growth in the Gulf of Aqaba during the late Holocene period.

About the Gulf of Aqaba (Gulf of Eilat)

• Location: It is a northeastern extension of the Red Sea, located between the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai Peninsula.
• The Tiran Strait connects the Gulf of Aqaba with the Red Sea.
• It is a key part of the East African Rift System.
• Bordering Countries: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
• Discovery: Salty underwater lakes, known as NEOM Brine Pools, have been discovered in the Gulf of Aqaba.

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