The Indian Navy will join the Singapore Navy next week in carrying out a mega maritime exercise in the Indian Ocean where the Chinese Navy has been trying to increase its influence.<br/><br/>Four warships of the Indian Navy and long range anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8l would be part of the exercise with the Singapore Navy (RSN).The aim of the exercise will be to enhance and expand coordination between the two navies in the Indian Ocean Region.<br/><br/>The Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said in New Delhi today that Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, will be attending the events ashore.<br/><br/>Organised by the Singapore Navy, the IMR is likely to be attended by navy chiefs of at least 30 countries.<br/>'<br/>''''''<br/>