Indian frigate Sahyadri arrives in Busan for bilateral naval exercise
The Indian Navy frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan Naval Harbour on 26 October for a bilateral exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy, India’s defence ministry reported on 28 October.
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The Indian Navy frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan Naval Harbour on 26 October for a bilateral exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy, India’s defence ministry reported on 28 October. The visit is intended to strengthen maritime cooperation and operational interoperability.
The harbour programme includes professional discussions, visits between ships, cross-training and sporting activities. Sahyadri’s commanding officer is also scheduled to meet senior Korean naval officials. The ship is an Indian-designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate.
The harbour phase is to be followed by coordinated activities at sea involving Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great. The report confirms the Indian vessel’s arrival and outlines the planned programme; it does not state that all sea exercises or the wider visit have already been completed.
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Indian frigate Sahyadri arrives in Busan for bilateral naval exercise
The Indian Navy frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan Naval Harbour on 26 October for a bilateral exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy, India’s defence ministry reported on 28 October. The visit is intended to strengthen maritime cooperation and operational interoperability.
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