New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The navies of India and the UK kick-started an eight-day mega wargame in the Western Indian Ocean in line with their focus to boost overall military ties.

The UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, has been deployed for the Exercise Konkan.

The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring secure, open and free seas and will exemplify the “comprehensive strategic partnership" outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035, the Indian Navy said.

The exercise is aimed at increasing combined maritime and air capabilities between the UK and Indian navies on the high seas.

“The UK and India believe in an Indo-Pacific that is free and open. We share an ambition for a modern defence and security partnership, a fundamental

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