India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), marking a historic return to leadership after 16 years. The 9th Conclave of Chiefs convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and maritime security heads from 33 countries spanning the Atlantic to the…
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Indian Navy Training Squadron Calls at Belawan, Indonesia
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) made a significant port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening naval diplomacy, fostering interoperability, and deepening people-to-people ties under the Act East…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…