The India-France-UAE maiden maritime exercise held in the Gulf of Oman was a significant move towards strengthening the maritime cooperation between the three countries. The exercise showcased the growing military partnership, especially between India and UAE. It aimed to enhance coordination and interoperability between the navies in the region to ensure maritime security and maintain safe shipping lanes, including anti-piracy measures. This exercise also highlights the importance of the Indo-Pacific and the shared security concerns of the three countries in the region. Such joint operations will bolster the strategic ties and contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.