Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, made a port call at Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand. This visit is significant as it coincides with the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation and highlights India’s efforts to enhance maritime engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The port call involved professional interactions, joint naval exercises, sports events, and yoga sessions with the Royal Thai Navy. Such engagements strengthen bilateral naval cooperation and align with India’s MAHASAGAR vision, reinforcing collaborative maritime security and regional partnerships ahead of India assuming the IONS Chair in 2026.