Exercise DOSTI 17: Strengthening Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean | UPSC | NEXT IAS Exercise DOSTI 17 marks a new phase in regional maritime cooperation among India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. This trilateral naval and coast guard exercise focuses on search and rescue, maritime surveillance, communication drills, and coordinated emergency response to address non-traditional security threats like piracy, illegal fishing, and smuggling. First held in 1991, DOSTI has evolved into a key platf