New Delhi, February 16: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will travel to Andhra Pradesh on February 17 and 18 to witness the prestigious International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam. The high-profile naval event will take place on February 18 along the eastern seaboard. The visit underlines the significance of India’s…
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Indian Navy Assumes Command of CTF 154
In a significant milestone for India’s maritime diplomacy, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The development underscores India’s growing leadership role in collaborative maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.The change…
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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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INS Sudarshini Begins Lokayan 26 Global Sail Expedition
The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini is set to embark on a landmark transoceanic sail expedition titled Lokayan 26 on January 20, 2026. Spanning ten months, the ambitious voyage will cover more than 22,000 nautical miles and include port calls at 18 locations across 13 countries, reinforcing India’s…
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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,…
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Indian Navy Bolsters Maldives Ties at Ex Ekatha 2025
The Indian Navy reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional maritime security as Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), visited Maldives from December 15 to 17, 2025, to attend the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Ekatha 2025. The visit…
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INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri Shine at Sri Lanka IFR 2025
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, accompanied by the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, is representing the Indian Navy at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Colombo from 27 to 29 November 2025. The event is a highlight of the Sri Lanka…
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“Strengthening Maritime Ties with Morocco”
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India from 24–27 November 2025. The visit focused on deepening maritime cooperation included a bilateral meeting with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial and…
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ICGS Sachet Reaches Mozambique, Strengthens Maritime Ties
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to Africa. This visit highlights India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and regional stability under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)…