South Africa is the host of IBSAMAR Exercise 2026, the ninth edition of the maritime exercise conducted among India, Brazil and South Africa. The name IBSAMAR combines IBSA, the trilateral grouping of these three countries, with 'MAR' for maritime, reflecting its focus on cooperation at sea between their navies. The three nations, each a major democracy from a different continent, use the exercise to build working ties and coordination among their naval forces. India's participation in the 2026 edition continues its engagement with Brazil and South Africa under the IBSA framework. For exam purposes, note the edition number (9th), the year (2026) and the host country (South Africa).