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March 31, 2026 2:50 PM

INS Trikand concludes port call at Maputo, holds joint exercises with Mozambique Navy

Indian Naval Ship Trikand concluded its port call at Maputo in Mozambique on March 29, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, with the visit involving joint training and humanitarian outreach activities. During the port call, the guided missile frigate undertook professional exchanges and joint exercises with the Mozambique Navy aimed at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation. India also handed over humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) material during the visit in ...

March 22, 2026 1:22 PM

India, Seychelles deepen defence cooperation with maiden tri-services exercise

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Victoria on March 20, 2026, after completing an enriching port call in Seychelles. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of Trikand, held meetings with senior government functionaries and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles, strengthening bilateral ties. INS Trikand participated in t...

March 14, 2026 3:07 PM

Indian naval ship Trikand concludes port call in Mauritius after National Day participation

The INS Trikand concluded its port call at Port Louis on March 13 after participating in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations. The Indian warship took part in the National Day Parade on March 12 at Champ de Mars with a marching contingent, naval band and an integral helicopter that performed a fly-past, continuing the long-standing tradition of Indian naval participation in the island nation’s national celebrations. During the visit, the ship’s Commanding Officer, Captain Sachin Kul...