INS Trikand at Salamis Bay, Greece for Maiden India–Greece Naval Exercise

IN NEWS – INS Trikand at Salamis Bay, Greece for Maiden India–Greece Naval Exercise

INS Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Salamis Bay, Greece, on 13 September 2025, as part of its ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
The visit marks the conduct of the first-ever bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece, underscoring the growing defence and maritime cooperation between the two nations.
The bilateral exerciseaims to:
- Enhance interoperability between the two navies.
- Refine tactical and operational skills through sea-based manoeuvres.
- Deepen operational synergy in maritime domains.
During its stay at Salamis Bay, INS Trikand will participate in various bilateral engagements, including:
- Interactions with senior Greek military officials
- Planning discussions and cross-deck visits
- Cultural exchanges to promote people-to-people connections
The port visit will be followed by a sea phase, focusing on coordinated maritime operations and tactical exercises.
Upon completion of the bilateral exercise, INS Trikand will proceed to the next phase of its Mediterranean deployment, furthering India’s naval outreach and strengthening strategic maritime partnerships in the region.

INS Trikand:
- A Talwar-class stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, commissioned in 2013.
- Built in Russia, equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons for multi-dimensional warfare—including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations.
India–Greece Defence Relations:
- India and Greece have been expanding defence cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain.
- Both countries share strategic interests in ensuring free and open sea lanes, regional stability, and rules-based maritime order.
- The maiden bilateral exercise reflects a move towards institutionalising naval cooperation and promoting security partnerships in the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.

Updated – 14 Sep 2025 ; 06:08 PM | PIB