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October 12, 2026 7:24 PM

INS Tarkash to Participate in IBSAMAR IX 2026 to Strengthen Trilateral Maritime Cooperation

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, is on an overseas deployment to South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026. The trilateral exercise brings together the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime cooperation and promote mutual understanding among the participating forces. Focus on Maritime Security in the Indian O...

October 2, 2026 1:06 AM

INS Tarkash arrives at Mombasa, Kenya for goodwill port call

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on September 29 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment. The visit underscores the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between India and Kenya, two maritime nations connected by historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. India and Kenya share a long history of maritime engagement across the Indian Ocean. As key maritime nations, both countries remain committed to fostering maritime ties and...

June 23, 2026 6:59 PM

INS Tarkash concludes Mauritius visit, departs Port Louis for further deployment

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 22 after completing a port call aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between the two countries. During the visit, the ship's crew participated in a series of professional and community engagement activities. These included training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard and a friendly volleyball match. INS Tarkash was also opened to visit...

June 17, 2026 5:14 PM

INS Tarkash concludes port call in Seychelles, strengthens maritime ties

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has concluded its port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, and departed on June 15 for further deployment, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. Over the course of the visit, the warship engaged in a range of professional exchanges, community outreach initiatives and diplomatic activities aimed at bolstering the longstanding friendship and maritime partnership between India and Seychelles. The ship was opened to visit...

April 2, 2025 1:49 PM

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. The successful interception highlights the Navy’s commitment to maritime security and combating transnational crime. Deployed in the region since January as part of Maritime Security Operations, INS Tarkash has been supporting Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a Bahrain-based multination...

March 10, 2025 7:51 PM

INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission

The Indian Navy's warship INS Tarkash successfully conducted a rescue mission in the Indian Ocean, assisting an Iranian dhow and its distressed crew near the Somali coast. The Iranian vessel had issued a distress call after facing a critical shortage of drinking water and sustaining injuries to one of its crew members due to severe weather conditions. Responding swiftly, the crew of INS Tarkash repaired the dhow's defective Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, restoring its drinking water supply. Additi...