IOS SAGAR mission ends successfully as INS Sunayna returns to Kochi

May 20, 2026 7:03 PM

IOS SAGAR mission ends successfully as INS Sunayna returns to Kochi

Indian Navy’s multinational maritime mission IOS SAGAR concluded successfully on Wednesday with the return of INS Sunayna to Kochi after an extensive deployment across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), marking a major step in India’s regional maritime outreach and security cooperation efforts. The deployment, undertaken jointly by the Indian Navy and 16 partner nations, involved 38 personnel from countries including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Maldives, Mozambique, Myanm...

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

April 7, 2026 6:32 PM

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived in Male on Monday as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, marking the first port call of its current mission and reinforcing maritime ties between India and the Maldives. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries. In a notable gesture of cooperation, two MNDF personnel are also part of ...