Indian Navy sends missile destroyer to participate in international fleet review

Guided missile destroyer INS Rana has reached Jeju in South Korea to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) being held from October 8 to 15, the Indian Navy said on Wednesday.

The warship is currently on operational deployment to the northwest Pacific region in pursuance of India's 'Act East Policy'.

During the seven-day visit, INS Rana, commanded by Captain Atul Deswal, will have a series of confidence-building engagements with the Korean Navy and other foreign navies participating in the IFR.

The ship will actively participate in the engagements related to IFR. A naval contingent will be part of the opening ceremony. The ship will also be a part of various other sports, cultural events and will host the reception on board as per the IFR schedule, the Navy said in a release.