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Indian Navy regional and trans-oceanic outreach

Overview

In June 2026, the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet deployed a task group consisting of INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti, and INS Shakti on goodwill visits to Southeast Asia, visiting Ho Chi Minh City and Sattahip to enhance interoperability and support the “MAHASAGAR vision of a collaborative maritime order.” Simultaneously, the sail-training ship INS Sudarshini conducted its “Lokayan 26” trans-oceanic voyage. After visiting North American ports in late June and July, the vessel continued its mission toward Europe. Following a port call in Ponta Delgada in the Azores—which included a Colours ceremony for India’s 80th Independence Day and a scheduled joint Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the Portuguese vessel NRP Sagres on 21 August—the ship arrived in Lisbon. The Lisbon visit marked the 15th port of call in a 10-month, 22,000-nautical-mile expedition intended to visit 18 ports across 13 countries. The mission serves as a training platform for over 200 Indian Navy and Coast Guard trainees, focusing on traditional seamanship such as celestial navigation. Beyond training, the deployment acts as a diplomatic tool to strengthen maritime ties, highlighting historical connections and promoting the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (The World is a Family). In September 2026, the expedition continued through Europe. The vessel completed a port call in Barcelona, Spain, engaging in professional and cultural exchanges with the Spanish Navy and opening the ship to the public. Subsequently, the ship arrived at Livorno Port, Italy, where it conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Italian Navy’s sail training ship, ITS Palinuro, to enhance interoperability. During the Italian visit, the ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Ravikanth, met with the Mayor of Livorno and the Commandant of the Italian Naval Academy. On 12 September, INS Sudarshini departed Livorno after a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening maritime partnerships and aligning with the MAHASAGAR vision.

Entities

INS Sudarshini · Indian Navy · Portugal · India · Italian Navy

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    INS Sudarshini departs Italy after maritime partnership port call

    The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, has departed Livorno, Italy, after a port call aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Italy.

  2. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    INS Sudarshini conducts maritime diplomacy in Spain and Italy

    The Indian Navy's INS Sudarshini is conducting its Lokayan 26 expedition, recently completing port calls in Barcelona and Livorno to bolster maritime cooperation with Spain and Italy.

  3. 23 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Indian training ship INS Sudarshini arrives in Lisbon

    The Indian training ship INS Sudarshini has arrived in Lisbon, highlighting the historical and maritime ties between India and Portugal as the Indian Navy prepares for significant fleet expansion.

  4. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    INS Sudarshini reaches Lisbon for Lokayan 2026 maritime mission

    The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, has reached Lisbon as part of its Lokayan 2026 expedition to strengthen maritime cooperation and showcase India's seafaring heritage.

  5. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    INS Sudarshini visits Portugal on transatlantic voyage

    The Indian Navy training ship INS Sudarshini is visiting Portugal as part of its Lokayan 2026 transatlantic voyage to strengthen maritime diplomacy and cultural ties.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    INS Sudarshini concludes port call in Portugal

    The Indian Navy's INS Sudarshini concluded a port call in the Azores, Portugal, as part of the Lokayan 2026 expedition, fostering maritime cooperation through joint engagements and upcoming sea exercises.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini departs Boston for Portugal after SAIL 250 celebrations

    INS Sudarshini left Boston for Portugal after SAIL 250 celebrations, part of the Lokayan 2026 expedition, strengthening India‑US maritime ties.

  8. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Indian Naval Ship INS Sudarshini Arrives in Boston for Sail 250 Celebration

    INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston on 12 July 2026, joining the Sail Boston 250 festivities that honor the US Semiquincentennial and feature a global fleet of tall ships.

  9. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Indian Navy ships finish Thailand port call, continue Southeast Asia deployment

    India’s INS Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti left Thailand after a port call, continuing a Southeast Asian deployment to boost maritime cooperation under the MAHASAGAR vision.

  10. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Indian Navy INS Sudarshini docks in Baltimore, hosts Ambassador Vinay Kwatra

    India’s INS Sudarshini docked in Baltimore for Sail250 events, hosting Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Maryland’s Lt. Governor, underscoring India‑US naval ties.

  11. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Indian Navy visits Thailand and US to strengthen maritime ties

    India’s Eastern Fleet ships visited Thailand and INS Sudarshini docked in the US, underscoring naval outreach and deeper maritime ties with both nations.

  12. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indian Navy warships dock in Ho Chi Minh City to deepen India‑Vietnam defence ties

    India’s INS Udaygiri, INS Taragiri and INS Kavaratti arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on 22 June for a three‑day port call, deepening the India‑Vietnam defence partnership under their Comprehensive Strategic Partner

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · deccanchronicle.com · defence.in · desitalkchicago.com · dn.pt · english.mathrubhumi.com · forbespt.com · gazzettadiplomatica.it · indiandefensenews.in · indiastrategic.in · kalingatv.com · lankanewspapers.com · latestly.com · mangalorean.com · newindianexpress.com · News18.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · onislam.net · samacharnama.com · sapo.pt · socialnews.xyz · ssbcrack.com · tfipost.com · travel2films.com · yespunjab.com

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