An Indian naval Task Group has commenced an operational deployment to south east Asia. It is commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet and consists of the destroyer INS Delhi, frigate INS Satpura, the corvette INS Kiltan and the replenishment ship INS Shaki.
The task group berthed in Singapore on 16 July 2025. In its media reliease the Indian Navy said “This visit is poised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations through a series of engagements and activities. Professional interactions with the Republic of Singapore Navy, discussions with academia and engagements with the community, that reflect the shared values of both nations are planned during the visit. Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy share robust operational relations spanning over three decades of cooperation, coordination and collaboration with regular visits, exchange of Best Practices and reciprocal training arrangements. The current deployment underscores the strong linkages between both the navies.”
Sources IN & RSN
