INS Trikand
The Indian Naval stealth frigate INS Trikand arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, on September 1, 2025, to participate in Exercise Bright Star 2025, hosted by Egypt from September 1 to 10. This multilateral exercise, involving forces from the USA, Egypt, India, and other nations, aims to enhance regional security and cooperation.
Indian Navy
The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, consisting of INS Tir, INS Shardul, and CGS Sarathi, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 1, 2025, as part of a long-range training deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit included a ceremonial welcome by the Seychelles
Indian Navy
Indian Naval warships INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded their port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 30, 2025. They participated in a Passage Exercise with RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan and engaged with the Royal Saudi Naval Force and Saudi Border Guard through various activities. The visit highlighted India&
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy's ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby to participate in Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea. The visit includes participation in the Independence Day Parade, cultural events, and discussions on
Indian Navy
INS Tamal and INS Surat of the Indian Navy arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 27 and 28, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen defense collaboration and foster Indo-Saudi relations through sports, cultural exchanges, and discussions with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Border Guards. Source: Original Link
INS Udaygiri
On August 26, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in India's shipbuilding capabilities and self-reliance. The commissioning was attended by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, who emphasized the frigates' roles in enhancing national security
SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied approximately 8,000 tonnes of critical-grade steel for the Indian Navy's new frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, commissioned on August 26, 2025. This partnership supports India's defense self-reliance and initiatives like 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and '
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is set to commission the advanced stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri on August 26, 2025, at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam. This event marks the first simultaneous commissioning of two frontline combatants built at different shipyards, highlighting India's maritime significance. Both frigates are part of Project 17A
INS Kadmatt
Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt completed a three-day port call at Surabaya, Indonesia, enhancing ties between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy. The visit included professional interactions, cultural engagements, and community outreach, reaffirming India's role as a key security partner in the region. Source: Original Link
INS Tamal
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed a port call at Souda Bay, Greece from August 19-22, 2025. During the visit, the crew engaged with the Hellenic Navy and NATO officials, focusing on operational matters and maritime cooperation. The ship's crew also visited local
INS Tamal
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived in Naples, Italy, on August 13, 2025, during its return to India after commissioning in Russia. This visit highlights the strengthening of India-Italy relations, elevated to a 'Strategic Partnership' in 2023, focusing on defense, energy, and technology
SLINEX-25
Indian Naval Ships INS Rana and INS Jyoti have arrived in Colombo for the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) from August 14 to 18, 2025. This bilateral exercise, initiated in 2005, aims to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between India and Sri Lanka. The exercise