The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) will undertake a Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia as part of the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
The deployment will see Indian Naval Ships INS Tir, INS Shardul and INS Sujata, along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, sailing to Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive operational and cross-cultural exposure to officer trainees while reinforcing India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations under the Act East Policy.
During the port calls, the squadron will participate in a range of professional interactions, training exchanges and cooperative activities with host navies and maritime agencies. These engagements will include cross-deck visits, interactions with subject matter experts and joint maritime partnership exercises, aimed at enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding.
The deployment also reflects India’s vision for a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean Region and contributes to strengthening maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation.
The 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course includes six international officer trainees, highlighting the Indian Navy’s commitment to capacity building and professional military training for personnel from friendly foreign countries.
In addition, personnel from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force are embarked for the deployment, further strengthening jointness and operational cohesion among the armed forces.
