Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

INS Sudarshini made a historic port call at Safaga, Egypt, after sailing 1,832 nautical miles from Salalah as part of the Lokayan-26 mission. The voyage demonstrated the crew’s endurance, seamanship, and operational capability across challenging waters, including transit through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The visit included high-level meetings and community outreach activities, strengthening maritime cooperation and training ties between India and Egypt. The deployment aligns with the Indian Navy’s “Bridges of Friendship” initiative, aimed at enhancing international maritime collaboration and goodwill.