Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Arrives at Phuket
The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, docked at Phuket Deep Sea Port on January 25, 2026, as part of its Southeast Asia deployment. Welcomed by the Royal Thai Navy, the visit aims to boost maritime cooperation during the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. Joint activities include professional exchanges, sports, and Passage Exercise (PASSEX), reinforcing the Indian Navy's commitment to regional partnerships under the MAHASAGAR vision.
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