Exercise IBSAMAR IX

Exercise IBSAMAR IX Latest News

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash deployed in South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026. 

About Exercise IBSAMAR IX

• It is a joint multinational maritime exercise conducted between Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy.
• IBSAMAR has been conducted biennially since 2008 under the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) framework.
• Theme: The theme of IBSAMAR IX is Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain.
• It aims to promote collective maritime security and preparedness to address maritime challenges.
• Participating Warships and Aircraft: The Indian Navy is participating with INS Tarkash, accompanied by an integral Chetak helicopter.
• The exercise will cover a broad spectrum of maritime operations, including surface warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, naval air operations, maritime interdiction, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), anti-piracy operations, search and rescue, damage control and firefighting.

Key facts about INS Tarkash

• It is a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
• It is the second of three Talwar-class guided missile frigates. 
• It is designed and built in Russia, the Talwar-class guided missile frigates are modified versions of the Krivak III-class frigate. 
• It was built by the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.
• It was commissioned into Indian Navy service on 9 November 2012 at Kaliningrad.
• Speed: With maximum speed in excess of 30 knots, a range of 4,500 miles or 30 days.

Source: PIB

‹ ›