The Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri has concluded its participation in the bilateral naval exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy at Busan, strengthening maritime cooperation and operational coordination between the two countries.
INS Sahyadri successfully completed its participation in the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise at Busan, Republic of Korea, on October 29, 2026. The engagement focused on enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding and maritime cooperation between the two navies.
Harbour Phase Promotes Professional and Cultural Exchanges
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 engagements provided opportunities for both navies to share operational perspectives and best practices. Cultural exchanges and sporting activities also helped build camaraderie and strengthen interpersonal relationships among participating personnel.
Sea Phase Features Joint Maritime Operations
The sea phase translated the professional exchanges into practical operational activities. INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great conducted coordinated navigation, helicopter operations and joint maritime manoeuvres.
The activities allowed both navies to practise coordination at sea, gain a better understanding of each other’s operating procedures and improve their interoperability during maritime operations.
India and South Korea Strengthen Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation
The successful conclusion of the exercise reflects the shared commitment of India and the Republic of Korea to strengthening maritime cooperation through continued engagement and collaboration.
Such interactions help build mutual trust and contribute to collective efforts to maintain peace, stability and security across the Indo-Pacific region.
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