- INS Sahyadri completed the India-Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise at Busan on October 29, 2026.
- INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great conducted coordinated navigation, helicopter operations and maritime manoeuvres.
- The exercise strengthened professional ties, mutual understanding and maritime interoperability between the two navies.
New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri has successfully concluded its participation in the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy at Busan, South Korea.
The exercise concluded on October 29, with both navies undertaking professional exchanges and coordinated maritime activities aimed at improving operational cooperation and interoperability.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the engagement provided an opportunity for personnel from both countries to exchange operational experience, share best practices and strengthen professional relationships.
Harbour Phase Focused on Professional Exchanges
The exercise included harbour and sea phases.
During the harbour phase, personnel from the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy participated in professional discussions, cross-deck visits, operational briefings and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges.
These activities enabled officers and sailors to share operational perspectives and learn from each other’s experience.
Cultural exchanges and sporting engagements were also organised to build camaraderie and strengthen personal relationships between the participating naval personnel.
INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great Conduct Sea Operations
The sea phase involved INS Sahyadri and the South Korean naval vessel ROKS Munmu the Great.
The two ships carried out coordinated navigation, helicopter operations and joint maritime manoeuvres.
These activities helped both navies practise operational coordination at sea and develop a better understanding of each other’s procedures.
The exercise also provided practical experience in working together during maritime operations.
Strengthening India-South Korea Maritime Partnership
The successful completion of the exercise reflects the growing defence and maritime engagement between India and South Korea.
The Ministry of Defence said the interaction demonstrated the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening maritime cooperation through regular engagement and collaboration.
Such naval exercises contribute to mutual trust and support efforts to maintain peace, stability and security across the Indo-Pacific region.
India has continued to engage with friendly foreign navies through bilateral and multilateral exercises to improve operational coordination and build long-term defence partnerships.
INS Sahyadri: An Indigenous Indian Navy Warship
INS Sahyadri is an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
The Shivalik-class warship represents India’s capabilities in indigenous naval shipbuilding and serves as an important platform for maritime security operations and international naval cooperation.
Its participation in the Busan exercise highlights the Indian Navy’s continued efforts to strengthen operational partnerships with regional maritime forces.
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