<h1>Al-Mohed Al-Hindi Exercise&nbsp;</h1> <img src="https://sunyaias-resources.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/content/06cc0b7f-30fc-11ec-a417-ffbbef54a02f.png"><h2> </h2><h2>Context:</h2> <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Recently, India and Saudi Arabia started their first-ever Naval joint exercise called the Al-Mohed Al-Hindi Exercise. Ø&nbsp;The decision on this Bilateral exercise was taken in the Riyadh Summit held in 2019. </li></ul> <h2 class="ql-align-justify">About:</h2> <ul><li>Its aim is to carry out tactical maneuvers, search and rescue operations, and an electronic warfare drill&nbsp;to enhance interoperability.</li></ul> <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kochi is participating in the exercise. The exercise comprises&nbsp;several coastal and sea-based exercises&nbsp;between the two navies.</li></ul> <ul><li>It reflects the&nbsp;growing defense ties between the two countries&nbsp;in the midst of rapidly changing developments in the Gulf region.</li></ul>