INS Sahyadri Participates in Inaugural India-Republic of Korea Bilateral Naval Exercise.
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From October 13 to 18, 2025, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the first-ever bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), including a port call at Busan, South Korea, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific regions.
- During the harbour phase, IN and RoKN officials conducted cross-deck visits, training sessions, sport fixtures, and shared best practices.
- The commanding officer of INS Sahyadri also met senior South Korean officials and local leaders to strengthen naval cooperation.
- In the sea phase, INS Sahyadri and Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Gyeongnam undertook joint naval exercises, focusing on operational coordination, tactical drills, and enhancing interoperability between the two navies.
Main Point :- (i) INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class stealth frigates, commissioned in 2012 and based at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
(ii) The ship represents the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of the Government of India (GOI), showcasing indigenous capabilities in defence.
(iii) This bilateral exercise marks a milestone in India-South Korea defence cooperation, enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, fostering mutual trust, and demonstrating India’s commitment to regional stability and operational collaboration with friendly navies.
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