IN-RoKN Exercise: India and South Korea Hold First Bilateral Naval Drill with INS Sahyadri

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Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise which is taking place at Busan Naval Harbour, Republic of Korea. 

About Exercise IN-RoKN

• It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between Indian Navy (IN) and South Korea Navy (RoKN).
• Phases
  • Harbour phase: During this phase personnel of both navies will participate in professional interactions, cross-deck visits, cross-training activities and sporting events.
  • These activities will facilitate the exchange of operational experiences and Best Practices, while fostering mutual understanding and professional camaraderie.
  • Sea Phase: It involves INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great, providing opportunities to strengthen operational coordination, enhance interoperability and consolidate professional ties between the two navies.
• It underscores the shared commitment of India and the Republic of Korea to strengthening maritime cooperation and contributing to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific.

Key Facts about INS Sahyadri

• It is the third ship of the Shivalik Class Guided Missile Stealth Frigates which was built by Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai.
• It is indigenously designed, constructed and commissioned in 2012.
• It is equipped with cutting-edge weapons and sensors, enabling her to identify and eliminate threats from the air, the surface, and the subsurface.
• Capacity: It has a displacement capacity of 6,800 tons and has a massive surface speed of 32 knots.
• Armaments: The ship is capable of carrying Barak-1 and Shtil-1 3S90M missiles, BrahMos anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine rocket launchers.
• It is equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters and represent the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.

Source: PIeB

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