Indian Navy Training Squadron Ships INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi Arrive in Male

Three Indian naval vessels — INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi of the First Training Squadron — arrived in Male on Wednesday for joint training with the Maldives National Defence Force, the Indian High Commission in the Maldives said on X, with the MNDF welcoming the squadron.

Awaaz Punjab Investigations Desk21 October 20263 min readRead in all 3 languages

Three Indian naval vessels arrived in Male on Wednesday as part of a training visit aimed at enhancing military cooperation between India and the Maldives, R24 News reported, citing the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.

The High Commission announced on X that the vessels are INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, belonging to India's First Training Squadron, and that they arrived in Male on an overseas deployment. The visit features professional exchanges, joint training and community outreach to strengthen maritime ties and friendship between India and the Maldives, the High Commission said.

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) welcomed the First Training Squadron, The Standard Maldives reported. According to the MNDF, the visit includes several training interactions and exchanges of professional experience aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries.

Such engagements provide opportunities for personnel from both forces to exchange expertise and improve coordination in maritime operations. India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka also conduct the annual trilateral exercise Dosti, focused on cooperation and maritime security. Sources: R24 News and The Standard Maldives.