INS Sahyadri Completes Bilateral Naval Exercise with South Korea
The exercise held in Busan has enhanced maritime cooperation and mutual understanding between the two nations
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 12:30 am · Updated 12:37 am · 2 min read
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According to a PIB Delhi report, the Indian Navy ship INS Sahyadri successfully completed a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) at Busan, Republic of Korea, on October 29, 2026. The primary objective of this engagement was to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies.
During the harbour phase of the exercise, meaningful dialogue took place between the personnel of the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy through professional discussions, reciprocal ship visits, operational briefings, and the exchange of ideas between subject matter experts. Through this process, operational perspectives and best practices were shared. Additionally, cultural exchanges and sporting activities fostered camaraderie and strengthened personal bonds between the members of both navies.
In the sea phase of the exercise, these professional discussions were translated into practical operational activities. During this period, coordinated navigation, helicopter operations, and joint maritime warfare exercises were conducted by INS Sahyadri and the Korean ship ROKS Munmu the Great. This exercise provided an opportunity to achieve coordination at sea, develop a better understanding of each other's operating procedures, and increase interoperability.
The successful conclusion of this exercise demonstrates the shared resolve of India and the Republic of Korea to deepen maritime cooperation through continuous engagement and collaboration. Such activities help in increasing mutual trust and contribute to collective efforts to maintain peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
INS Sahyadri (F49) is a Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate built for the Indian Navy. Ships of this class possess superior stealth and land attack capabilities compared to the previous Talwar-class frigates. This ship was associated with the Indian Army's Poona Horse Armoured Regiment.
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