Archive · 1 Oct 2025
INS Nistar Participates in Multinational Submarine Rescue Drill
The Indian Navy's INS Nistar joined an international submarine rescue drill in the South China Sea.
They practiced rescuing submarines that were having trouble.
INS Nistar successfully connected with submarines from other countries, including South Korea and Singapore.
This exercise helped the different navies learn to work together and improve their rescue skills.
It involved over 40 nations and was a chance for the Indian Navy to show off its rescue technology and expertise.
INS Nistar participated in XPR-25, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy.
The exercise aimed to improve cooperation in submarine rescue.
Over 40 nations participated in the exercise.
INS Nistar mated with submarines from multiple nations.
The Indian DSRV completed its first dive outside the Indian Ocean Region.
- Who
- INS Nistar and Submarine Rescue Unit (East)
- What
- Participated in XPR-25, a submarine rescue exercise
- When
- September 15-25, 2025
- Where
- South China Sea
- Why
- To improve cooperation and interoperability in submarine rescue
- Warship
- INS Nistar
- Exercise Name
- XPR-25
- Location
- South China Sea
- Participating Nations
- Over 40
- Key Activity
- Submarine rescue drill
- Exercise Dates
- September 15-25, 2025
Sources
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