Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Indian Navy's INS Nistar Joins Exercise Pacific Reach in Singapore
The Indian Navy's ship, INS Nistar, has arrived in Singapore to participate in a big training exercise called Exercise Pacific Reach.
Over 40 countries are joining in.
This exercise helps countries practice rescuing submarines if they get into trouble.
The ship is equipped with special tools, including deep-sea diving systems and underwater robots, and will act as a base for submarine rescue operations.
The exercise has discussions and visits to learn from each other, as well as rescue drills in the South China Sea.
INS Nistar made its maiden port call in Singapore on September 14.
The ship will participate in Exercise Pacific Reach, starting September 15.
The exercise involves more than 40 nations as participants or observers.
The sea phase will have INS Nistar engaging in rescue operations in the South China Sea.
The exercise aims to improve submarine rescue procedures and cooperation.
- Who
- INS Nistar and the Indian Navy
- What
- Participating in Exercise Pacific Reach, a multinational submarine rescue exercise.
- When
- Commencing September 15.
- Where
- Singapore and the South China Sea.
- Why
- To streamline procedures, share best practices and enhance interoperability in submarine rescue operations.
- Vessel
- INS Nistar
- Exercise Name
- Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25)
- Location
- Singapore and South China Sea
- Participating Nations
- More than 40
- INS Nistar Commissioned
- July 18