Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Indian Navy's Training Squadron Deploys to Southeast Asia
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, which includes four ships, is going on a long training trip to Southeast Asia.
This trip is part of a special training course for new officers.
The ships will visit Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.
There are also soldiers from the Indian Army and Air Force joining the trip.
The goal is to teach the officers important skills and to work together with other countries' navies.
They will do exercises and learn from each other to make the seas safer and more friendly.
The Indian Navy wants to show its commitment to working with other countries and making the Indian Ocean a safe place for everyone.
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron, including INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICG Ship Sarathi, is deploying to Southeast Asia for a Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD).
The deployment is part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC) and includes six international officer trainees.
Port calls are scheduled in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, with planned professional interactions and joint exercises with host navies.
Personnel from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are also part of the deployment to strengthen jointness and cohesiveness between the services.
The deployment aims to provide operational and cross-cultural exposure to officer trainees and reinforce India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations, aligning with the Act East Policy.
- Who
- Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron, including INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICG Ship Sarathi, along with personnel from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force
- What
- Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC)
- When
- Deployment is scheduled, specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- Port calls at Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand
- Why
- To provide comprehensive operational and cross-cultural exposure to officer trainees, reinforce India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations, and promote jointness and cohesiveness between the services
- Ships Involved
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICG Ship Sarathi
- Deployment Type
- Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD)
- Training Course
- 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC)
- Port Calls
- Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand
- International Officer Trainees
- Six
- Additional Personnel
- Indian Army and Indian Air Force
- Key Activities
- Structured training exchanges, cross-deck visits, joint exercises
- Policy Alignment
- Act East Policy, free and open Indian Ocean Region
