Strengthening Ties: Indian Navy's Training Voyage to Singapore

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, including ships INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata, and Sarathi, visited Singapore from January 15 to 18, 2026. This visit, part of a Southeast Asia Training Deployment, focused on boosting India-Singapore relations and maritime cooperation as per India's Act East Policy.

The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, comprising ships INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata, and Sarathi, has docked in Singapore. This visit forms a crucial part of the squadron's Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia, aiming to fortify bilateral ties under India's Act East Policy.

The fleet, in Singapore from January 15 to 18, takes part in various professional and cultural engagements, highlighting cooperation with Southeast Asian countries during the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. Officer trainees from the 110th Integrated Officers' Training Course, including those from Maldives, Myanmar, and Vietnam, benefit from this deployment.

The Indian Navy Band's performance at Tampines Hub and the upcoming 'Laharika' concert underline cultural outreach efforts reinforcing India's goodwill message. This deployment underscores the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime diplomacy and improving regional security through robust training initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)