The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini has successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah in Oman, marking a significant milestone in the ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic expedition, Lokayan 26. The visit, completed on February 5, 2026, underscores India’s enduring maritime legacy and reinforces the growing strategic and cultural…
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INS Sahyadri Boosts India-Philippines Defence Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline indigenously-built stealth frigates, reached Manila, Philippines, for a port call as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks another significant step in deepening India-Philippines defence cooperation and expanding New Delhi’s maritime engagement in the…
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INS Tamal Strengthens India-Italy Naval Ties in Naples Visit
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a successful port call at Naples, Italy, from 13-16 August 2025. The visit highlighted strong bilateral relations between India and Italy, formally elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. INS Tamal’s activities during the visit reinforced defence cooperation and maritime diplomacy between…